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On the brink of everything

Book • 2018
In this reflective work, Parker J. Palmer contemplates the complexities of aging, mortality, and the human spirit.

Drawing from personal experiences and insights, Palmer explores themes of vulnerability, resilience, and the search for meaning in later life.

He delves into the challenges and opportunities that arise as we confront our own finitude.

Palmer offers wisdom and guidance for navigating the transitions of aging with grace and acceptance.

Through poignant storytelling and thoughtful reflection, the book invites readers to embrace the present moment and find joy in the journey.

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Andrea Hiott
as one of Parker Palmer's books, discussing the concept of being on the edge of everything.
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#73 Enough of this Harrowing: Life Together on the Möbius Strip with author, educator and activist Parker Palmer
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Lee C. Camp
as a reflection by the author on his own mortality, citing Thomas Merton and Dylan Thomas.
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225: Unabridged Interview: Parker Palmer (Part 2)
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Ian Morgan Cron
when talking about how Parker Palmer discusses writing as a learning process.
Wired for Relationship: Attachment Theory and Spiritual Growth with Dr. Todd Hall

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