Personhood: The Art of Being Fully Human
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Using a historic view of the ethical principles guiding humanity, New York Times bestselling author, professor, and PBS motivational speaker Leo Buscaglia presents the possibility for self-actualization through connectiveness in Personhood: The Art of Being Fully Human. Combining spirituality with functionality, Personhood: The Art of Being Fully Human depicts the various challenges humanity faces while attempting to achieve personal growth. Buscaglia's expertise shows how best to overcome these obstacles. Through readers achieving self-actualization, this discovery of self can shift perspectives and aid humanity as a worldwide community. Sharing stories of his travels and encounters with people around the world, Buscaglia provides insight into the heart of humanity. Personhood is an inspirational text dedicated to demonstrating the best ways readers can fully function throughout various life stages.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0913590630
ISBN13:9780913590638
Release Date:June 1978
Publisher:Slack
Length:146 Pages
Weight:0.74 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 6.0" x 8.4"
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
Buscaglia Had Courage
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
Leo had the courage to look at the world how it could be instead of the way it is, one relationship at a time. I'm sure many people told him he was a "kook" because he always had his head in the clouds. He also showed us the way, a kinder and gentler way. He wasn't afraid to ask the questions, when many in conventional religion are sure they have all the answers. Jeffrey McAndrewauthor of "Our Brown-Eyed Boy"
Insight on His Perspective
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
As I mentioned in a review of another Buscaglia book I feel like I need to preface my comments with saying as a Christian I am in disagreement with a Buddhist such as Buscaglia on religion. With that statement made I can say he has some insight in this book that causes one to take a fresh perspective. For example, he writes "I learned to feel passionately and express it without shame. I learned to laugh. I learned to see. I learned to care." He goes on to describe his passion for living. Relationships are important to him and he makes the point that a life of zest includes the cultivation of relationships. In some places he irritates me by the statements he makes on religion with which I strongly disagree. In other places he makes valid, perceptive points such as his statement "each of our acts makes a statement as to our purpose." I would recommend this book with caution. Ignore his religious sermonizing and take only the portions on living with passion.
A must read!!!!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 27 years ago
This was the first book I ever read on my own, cover to cover. It changed my entire philosophy about life. Of course, I was 18 and hadn't yet established a concrete philosophy to begin with, but I went on to read other Leo Buscaglia books and from there I built my foundation. I suggest this book for everyone but especially for those entering into adulthood with no clue where to begin.
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