An edition of The Consolations of Imperfection (2004)

The Consolations of Imperfection

Learning to Appreciate Life's Limitations

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An edition of The Consolations of Imperfection (2004)

The Consolations of Imperfection

Learning to Appreciate Life's Limitations

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There are limitations in life. We need eyeglasses to read, our children make choices that sadden us, and in the back of our minds we are aware of the inevitability of death. Instead of resenting life's limits, Donald McCullough suggests that we view them as personalized details of a divinely created portrait. While not making light of painful situations, he offers affirming reflections on the hidden gifts of embracing life's limits. Using anecdotes and inspiring stories, McCullough covers topics ranging from limitations on the body, senses, and knowledge to limitations on moral goodness, spirituality, and time. Readers looking for encouragement and a better way to approach life's inevitable limits will enjoy this witty and insightful book. - Publisher.

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Brazos Press
Language
English
Pages
208

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The Consolations of Imperfection: Learning to Appreciate Life's Limitations
March 1, 2004, Brazos Press
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Table of Contents

Colliding with the inevitable : the limitations of a masterpiece
When getting out of bed hurts : the limitations of the body
Okay, so I wasn't a perfect parent : the limitations of relationships
Giving up on the New York times crossword puzzle : the limitations of knowledge
On not being elected president (or member of the condo board) : the limitations of achievement
Yet another year without winning the nobel peace prize : the limitations of moral goodness
Don't expect a halo on my portrait : the limitations of spirituality
When the roses wilt : the limitations of romance
Two cheers for the little blue pill : the limitations of sex
Mind if I lean on your arm? : the limitations of confidence
Ignoring the reviews : the limitations of public approval
A sudden interest in the future of social security : the limitations of money
Playing monopoly without getting into a fight : the limitations of competitiveness
The world didn't even notice when I quit trying to save it : the limitations of responsibility
When someone else needs to drive : the limitations of freedom
Are we still having fun? : the limitations of pleasure
What did you say? : the limitations of the senses
The relentless, inexorable, and maddening tick of the clock : the limitations of time
It won't get any better : the limitations of optimism
Finally, the best news : the limitations of limitations

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Library of Congress
BV4905.3 .M347 2004

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Format
Hardcover
Number of pages
208
Dimensions
8.6 x 5.7 x 0.9 inches
Weight
13.6 ounces

ID Numbers

Open Library
OL8824803M
Internet Archive
consolationsofim0000mccu
ISBN 10
1587430770
ISBN 13
9781587430770
LCCN
2003018401
OCLC/WorldCat
52922281
Library Thing
197026
Goodreads
49030

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