The Different Drum: Community Making and Peace
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'The overall purpose of human communication is - or should be - reconciliation. It should ultimately serve to lower or remove the walls of misunderstanding which unduly separate us human beings, one... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0671668331
ISBN13:9780671668334
Release Date:September 1988
Publisher:Touchstone Books
Length:334 Pages
Weight:0.96 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 5.5" x 8.4"
Customer Reviews
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Wonderful book on creating real communities
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
This is such a wonderful book, that even though I am a fast reader, I find I savour this book, and it's one of very few books that I will read again. As someone who has studied how the next realm works, it should come as no surprise to find that there are similarities in the process that Peck describes. Of course in the next realm the Spiritual Laws create these communities, but what we find in this book is some of the keys to creating a real heaven on earth.
Relevant, Insightful, Provocative, Life-Changing. A must-read!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
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 abundant value and wisdom in this book. On a personal note, his portrayal of a healthy non-dogmatic Christianity was one of the factors that made me want to become a Christian when I first read his work many years ago. This book, along with the "Road Less Traveled" series had a profound impact on my life and will remain at eye-level on my bookshelf forever. [If you're interested in good non-dogmatic and readable Christian theology and life-changing ideas... I also highly recommend works by Richard Rohr.]
Peck Mixes Spirituality with Common Sense
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
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.
M. Scott Peck: The Different Drum
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
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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