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Popular best-selling author and therapist David Richo provides here a detailed and straightforward vision of what faith and spirituality can look like in adult consciousness. He explores our inherited and often childlike understanding of God, religion, and life’s plaguing question. He then offers adult alternatives in the light of mysticism, depth psychology, and the evolutionary cosmology. He looks at the differences between religion and spirituality in the light of their similar components: beliefs, a moral code, rituals, and devotion. The emphasis is on self-help so the chapters outline exactly how human maturation in faith thrives best with religious views that are open ended rather that parochial, metaphorical rather than literal, and respectful of our potential rather than rigidly demanding of obedience. How to Be an Adult in Faith and Spirituality is written for the average person and is not biased toward or against any religious tradition. It can be of assistance to us in designing an expansive and adult spiritual path. This book is a gentle reply to the atheism of our postmodern world though it does not recommend a return to the “God in the sky” but rather an opening to the transcendent, the More within and around us everywhere, where adult faith abounds. †
Publisher : Paulist Press (May 2, 2011)
Language : English
Paperback : 168 pages
ISBN-10 : 0809146916
ISBN-13 : 978-0809146918
Item Weight : 8 ounces
Dimensions : 5.4 x 0.4 x 8.1 inches
4.5
Reviewer: JH of Ventura
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: An Adult in Faith and Spirit
Review: This book is really wonderful. For my wife and I, it was a reality check and helps us to move forward — AS ADULTS. It is sad that so much that touts itself as faith is in reality a clinging to a childhood level of acceptance of whatever the bible and church leaders say. It makes no difference if you are Protestant, Catholic, Christian, Buddhist, Islamic, Hindu or any other religious, spiritual group. All too many cling to a child’s view and have not seriously checked their faith against the reality of the world in which they live and which they claim as the creation of God.This book is clear and easy to read. It will help you to look at your faith and spirituality as an adult. It leads you think clearly and pray even more deeply.
Reviewer: R. Prieve
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A little arrogant in his assumptions
Review: I share most of the author’s assertions of what adult faith and spirituality are about. But I found it off-putting that he doesn’t present his views as a theory of spirituality, but rather assumes as given the characteristics that define what is adult and what is childish in belief and behavior. All in all, though, the book makes a good argument for keeping one’s mind open and basing one’s faith on what one learns from experience rather than simply accepting handed-down tradition or authority.
Reviewer: Just Me at 65
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: I’m glad I found this one
Review: I learned of this book when a group at my local Catholic church selected it for a book discussion series – reading a chapter at a time. I found it well written. I am looking forward to sharing with others at our next gathering. It is that kind of book…one that prompts you to look deeply into yourself and to your beliefs and is an excellent springboard for important discussions. It is a good read for one person and powerful for group discussions.
Reviewer: Dr. Annette Vaillancourt
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Wisdom!
Review: David Richo is rich, deep and wise. I love reading every single one of his books. When I do I feel as though I am with a sage. It is a balm to my soul. Thank you!
Reviewer: stefan Schmidt
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
Title: This was the right book for me, where I …
Review: This was the right book for me, where I was at, when I read it. I could have rated it higher. But, I felt the language got a bit vague and meandering at times.Half the book was solid gold. The other half was broad terminology jumbled together. So use the authors language… I experienced significant “synchronicity” in reading this, in spite of some of the challenges the writing style presented.I also am still wrestling with the authors use of “Adult” and “Child”. It can feel condescending, at times, but perhaps that is my problem and not the books.
Reviewer: Gordon Robbins
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: He really nails it
Review: I had never considered certain approaches or ways of pursuing religious practices as being immature and childish, but after reading his cogent comparisons and analysis of the basic core components of all religions, I can see that there is a mature way. This is of utmost importance, as how we communicate our faith to others (the great commission) is severely undermined if we cannot find commonality with any we converse with. The way of maturity is not finding opposition in every conversation, but using shared experiences to relate with one another, with respect for each other.
Reviewer: ToTellTheTruth
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: It could leave you with more questions, and that can be a good thing
Review: If you have felt constrained or uncomfortable with the dogma of your church or faith, please read this book. Richo’s complex, poetic theological inquiry is enlightening and liberating. I have given many copies to friends who are seeking more than their current spiritual practice allows. It could also leave you with more questions, and that can also be a good thing.
Reviewer: DAVID MCMULLIN
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Another presentation of religion and spirituality, very subjective subjects
Review: The book was used by an adult class in our Unitarian/Universalist Church. It was helpful in distinguishing between what is religious and what is spiritual, according to the author. It was good material for discussions.
Reviewer: Tanya
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Beautiful book. I cannot say enough wonderful things about this book (and the rest of Richo’s books). This book brought up issues about religion and spirituality that I had pondered for a long time, and made me feel that much more comfortable and at peace within my own faith. David Richo is truly a caring and insightful human being, who writes with much wisdom and sensitivity. Great for the soul! I love his work because, unlike some popular self-help authors, he writes from a place of sincerity and in context with the realities of today’s world. One does not read his book and walk away with pop psychology mantras…one reads his books and feels that, no matter what the struggle and no matter the challenge, one has the strength and grace to deal with it. Truly an inspirational author and a blessing! The likes of Wayne Dyer or Marianne Williamson have fallen by the wayside for me since discovering David Richo. He doesn’t write books just to ‘sell’…he writes from his heart and his desire to truly serve others.
