About this title: Contemporary society is the product of the disintegration of more or less natural or familial groupings. People are afraid, uncertain - and shut themselves away. But they need companions and their ideals; in short, they need Community.
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Darton, Longman and Todd, London
Date Published: 1979
ISBN-13:9780232514506ISBN:023251450X
Description: Good. Text in English, French. [12], 248 p. ; 22 cm. Translation of: La communauté, lieu du pardon et de la fête. Includes bibliographical references. read more
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Edition: Seventh Printing
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: Paulist Press, Mahwah, New Jersey, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1989
ISBN-13:9780809131358ISBN:0809131358
Description: Fine. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" Tall. "Copntemporary society is the product of the disintegration of more or less natural or familial groupings. People are afraid, uncertain-and shut themselves away. But they needf companions, friends with whom they can share their lives, their visions and their ideals; in shord, they need cimmunity. Jean Vanier, founder of the world-famour l'Arche community for the mentally handicapped and their helpers, has written a unique book. This is no dry and systematic treatise ... read more
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Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Paulist Pr
Date Published: 1999-12-01
ISBN-13:9780809131358ISBN:0809131358
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Description: Good. 0232518149 TITLE: Community & Growth (Revised Ed)AUTHOR: Vanier, JeanISBN 10: 0232518149ISBN 13: 9780232518146BINDING: PaperbackPUBLICATION DATE: 1989PAGES: 331DESCRIPTION: Used book in good or better condition. read more
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Description: New. Contemporary society is the product of the disintegration of more or less natural or familial groupings. People are afraid, uncertain-and shut themselves away. But they need companions and their ideals; in short, they need Community. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Paulist
Date Published: 1989
ISBN-13:9780809131358ISBN:0809131358
Description: pp. 331. Type of binding: Paperback Details: Discounted new book. This is located at our second store; please anticipate extra delivery time. read more
Edition: Reprint Edition
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: New York Paulist Press 1991.
Date Published: 1991
ISBN-13:9780809131358ISBN:0809131358
Description: 1 Copy Available; Near Fine in softcover. 6 x 9.5"; 331 pgs; light wear to spine ends, edges and corners; Internals are very clean; previous owner signature; Reprint ed. read more
"This booki belongs alongside Dietrich Bonhoeffer's "Life Together" on the bookshelf of anybody who's pursuing Christian community.
Vanier describes his experiences with community as a leader of L'Arche, a global network of intentional communities for people with develomental disabilities. The wisdom in this book is true, real and powerful.
Definitely a book to read over and over again.
Following is the 1-page book summary paper I wrote for my doctoral class in Rhythms of Living:
Community and Growth by Jean Vanier Paulist (1989)
Description of the Book Community and Growth is Jean Vanier's reflection on spiritual growth in intentional communities, and is written from his experience with L'Arche communities for developmentally handicapped people.
In the author's words, Community and Growth "tries to clarify the conditions which are necessary to life in community. It is no thesis or treatise. It is made up of a series of starting-points for reflection, which I have discovered not through books, but through everyday life, through my mistakes, my set-backs and my personal failings, through the inspiration of God and my brothers and sisters, and through the moments of unity between us as well as the tension and suffering. Life in community is painful but it is also a marvelous adventure and a source of life." (p. 12)
Interpretation of the Book Vanier's book is organized into eleven sections, each with a topical focus. Within each section there are 10-15 short topics, and each topic includes a smaller number of extended thoughts from a few sentences to a few paragraph. The effect is that of a meditation on community.
Vanier provokes deep thought by telling stories from his experience, from his historical study on monastic Christianity and from his social context. Although it would be difficult to outline Vanier's thoughts as progressively moving toward a conclusion, the result is similar to holding a diamond in front of the light and rotating it to see different ways in which it shines and reflects the light.
Application The great strength of Community and Growth is that it is written from the field, not from the school. It stands next to Life Together by Dietrich Bonhoeffer as a classic text on spiritual community, both for its lofty vision and for its realistic portrayal of day-to-day life.
I suggest that anybody interested in spiritual community read this book; in particular, all who live within or wish to live in intentional communities would be well served by reading this book and discussing their way through it with others in community. I suspect that it would give words to the normal challenges of community life."
"Interesting book about living harmoniously in community (in a commune). Vanier shares some fascinating insights into human behavior and helps one analyse relationship to the Savior. I would recommend this book for any Christian contemplating living in a closed community, such as an abbot, nunnery, commune, Hutterite group. ***"
"This is one of the best books on my shelf. Jean Vanier has lived in the L'Arche community for a number of years and Community and Growth talks about the challenges and blessings of living in community. And while many people don't live communally, it offers insight in basic human relationships. I decided to reread it as I wrestled with some issues we've been having at our church. It offered some comfort, but also pointed out places where I had fallen short in being a good neighbor and member of the congregation. Somehow I gotta respect a book that tells me what I need to hear rather than just what I want to hear."
"Having been recently blessed with the opportunity to spend some time with Jean Vanier (blessed, I stress), I'm still kind of basking in the awe of his Jean Vanier-ness. This is a man of overwhelming humility, kindness, and grace. A very human holy man. This book is, in many ways, targeting a very specific audience of people trying to live in some kind of intentional community and he aims to share his own experiences of living in the l'Arche Community. That said, it has something to say about just being alive that is for all who are interested in that subject."
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