Falling Upward

A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life

By: Richard Rohr, Brené Brown - foreword

Narrated by: Tom Parks

In the revised and updated edition of Falling Upward, Richard Rohr seeks to help listeners come to terms with the two halves of life. In this book, Rohr teaches us that we can't understand the meaning of "up" until we have fallen "down." More importantly, Rohr describes what "up" can look like in the second half of life.

Most of us tend to think of the second half of life in chronological terms, but this book proposes a different paradigm. Spiritual maturity is found "when we begin to pay attention and seek integrity" through a shift from our "outer task" to the "inner task." Falling Upward is an invitation to living the gospel and a call to ongoing transformation.

- Gain a spiritual perspective on the "the common sequencing, staging, and direction of life's arc" and learn how to bring forth your gifts in the second half of life

- Grapple with difficult feelings, fears, and emotions associated with "great love and great suffering"

- Learn how we "grow spiritually much more by doing it wrong than by doing it right"

- Understand why so many of us resist falling into the second half of life.

©2024 Richard Rohr (P)2024 Tantor

The paradoxical nature of past, present and future relationships.

Richard Rohr has done an excellent job of explaining the conceptual framework behind paradoxical relationships involving the corporate church in America, intra-personal identity, and the past/present societal struggles that are associated with the current social/political environment.

A wisdom classic

I first read this about 10 years ago. Recently, God brought it back to my mind and I listened again. I am in a transition to the second half of life and this book is such an anchor. I didn’t really understand then, but now it’s like he is writing my experience and helping me to know that I am on track in my spiritual journey. Wonderful, I highly recommend.

Life Expanding

This book expanded my vision. I believe that everyone will be filled with opportunities for growth. Enjoy and continue to expand your world.

Pointed to truth

Growing up in a Christian home, my perception of God has certainly changed. The critical inner voice drove me to my suffering. The more I learn about my true self, the more I see and experience the God that Richard describes in this book. At this point in the walk, I feel undeserving of the peace I experience. This book was a guide to see where I was at. Pointing and highlighting Christ’s teachings and encouraging me to continue. Thank you.

Refreshing

Loved this book. Great for transitioning into different stages of life. Lots of great wisdom.