Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 307
EAN: 9780712618625
Format: Import
ISBN: 0712618627
Label: Touchstone/Simon & Schuster
Manufacturer: Touchstone/Simon & Schuster
Number Of Pages: 334
Publication Date: 1988
Publisher: Touchstone/Simon & Schuster
Sales Rank: 2046199
Studio: Touchstone/Simon & Schuster
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Rating:  - Great for understanding group process
The clarity with which Peck describes the process through which a group progresses, from the inevitablity of a tentative attempt at community (psuedo-community) in the beginning to the experience of a healthy, genuine community in the end, is illuminating. The insight that chaos and a sense of emptiness are necessary, unavoidable steps in this journey is especially helpful since it normalizes these difficult, sometimes frightening phases, and points to the realistic hope that the group will not get ... Read More
Rating: - Relevant, Insightful, Provocative, Life-Changing. A must-read!
Once again Peck's integrative approach (integrating psychology, spirituality (not dogma), and philosophy with practical experience) has produced a work of profound depth and value. In our times of "global war," the doctor's ideas about community making and peace are a prescription we could all benefit from.
In the context of spirituality, Peck draws from the Christian tradition as well as Judaism and eastern philosophy (e.g. Zen). However, readers of any religious persuasion should find ... Read More
Rating:  - Peck Mixes Spirituality with Common Sense
Community isn't what we think it is. Peck does an impeccable job of explaining true community and why it is so elusive in our society. Though he mentions over and over that he is an idealist, Peck presents some very intelligent arguments as to why a community approach just makes sense. He isn't naive either. He says the road to community can be painful and extremely hard.
Rating:  - A developmental model psychospirituality
After being catapulted to fame by his first book--the best-selling "The Road Less Travelled" --psychiatrist Morgan Scott Peck follows it up with another one on psychology and spirituality. The chapter that captured my interest without let was the one on his theory of psychospiritual development. He delineates four stages, each representing a more mature level of development than the preceding stage.
Peck claims that he arrived at this theory through experience, although he footnotes the fact ... Read More
Rating: - M. Scott Peck: The Different Drum
I recommend this book to anyone who wants to embark on a spiritual journey of self acceptance. I could not put this book down. Its clear and easy to understand. Thank YOu Dr. Peck
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