"My experience — from the depths of depression to the heights of joy — has taught me that the path toward wholeness takes patience and passion," states Parker J. Palmer on his first-ever audio program. He is an internationally known author, speaker, and activist whose books include A Hidden Wholeness, Let Your Life Speak, and The Courage to Teach. He is the founder and senior partner of the Center for Courage & Renewal.

Palmer is a member of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). On this five and one-half hour journey, he explores some of the major themes in his writings and life:

• the meaning of community
• teaching and learning for transformation
• conscience
• the power of paradox
• the alignment of soul and role
• the importance of choice and integrity.

Palmer covers a lot of ground on five CDs! Here are some of his other topics:

• the social problem of divided lives
• being present to others without invading or evading
• the deep learning that can come from getting in deep trouble
• connecting with "the other" by reframing relationship
• discovering our callings and redeeming our losses
• making life-giving choices in the "tragic gap"
• surviving and thriving by listening with "the ear of the heart"
• inviting the soul and its leadings

The author also tells stories about Lincoln, Rosa Parks, and John Woolman. It is a honor to listen to these CDs and to let the values and the visions that are shared simmer in our hearts and minds.