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The Spirituality of Imperfection Storytelling and the Journey to Wholeness Ernest Ketcham Katherine Kurtz Books Reviews

• One of my favorite books; I feel the need to reread ever so often. This book was life/thought changing for me and the experience is repeated with each reading. For anyone who has ever struggled with alcoholism, this can provide answers. For anyone who has ever struggled with life, this can provide answers. The question for some is whether or not they truly want answers/solutions or do they want to continue doing what they are doing by making excuses...
  Agi Quod Agis
• Most of us, regardless of our faith background, have trouble accepting ourselves as imperfect beings. There's a lot of pressure, internal and external to think we won't be accepted or loved if we admit our weaknesses. The description of the book provides a much better overview than I can in a review, but I highly recommend this for almost anyone who wants to be more authentic, caring and accepting of self and others. It is not Protestant, Catholic, Jewish, Islamic or any other religion; it is for all human beings who, by their nature, struggle to accept who they really are in order that they can be more.
• Probably the most thought-provoking and life-changing book I have ever read. You don't have to be an alcoholic to appreciate this book (I am not), but being down on yourself seems to open up your mind to the peculiar lessons this book is teaching.
  It is hard to tell whether Kurtz and Ketcham observed the spirituality in the members and founders of Alcoholics Anonymous that inspired them to write a book about the search for spirituality or whether they were searching for spirituality and found the members and founders of AA to be the perfect examples. In any case, this book defies categories. It is not a self-help book although it provides more insight and opportunities to really see yourself than any other book I have ever read. It is not a historical book although the founders of AA figure prominently. It is not a collection of stories although there are over 100 tales that not just provide illustration but often enough actually just make the point, so no further explanation is necessary. It is not a religious treatise although God is mentioned repeatedly. Mostly it is just a musing or meandering on spirituality, on the human condition, on life.
• Very enlightening book. AA focus, but written for everyone. I really like the stories, which reinforces the chapter themes. Buy it.
• This book emphasizes the importance of storytelling in passing down and sharing our values with our friends and family.
  It is important in this day and age to TALK to each other and share our ideas verbally, since it is easy to become addicted to our electronics and 'talk' to them instead.
  
  It also shares insight into 'being human'. I find that of great value. If you are interested in 'who we are as humans' and personal choices as a human, I recommend this book.
• Full of spiritual truths that could be read over and over. I stumbled on this book about a year ago and highlighted something on nearly every page. Recently I attended a seven day silent meditation retreat and tossed this in the bag. I was amazed at the uncanny correlations between the page that I read and the Dharma talk given that evening. If you are on a spiritual path this is a must read, especially if you are familiar with a twelve step program.
• For the third time, I read this book and loved the experience. 12/1/2016
  I just finished reading this book for the third time. The reason I return to this book again is because there are so many wonderful stories. In example after example, taken from many varied and diverse sources, simple concepts of spirituality are illuminated. I loved rereading the many stories that are included in this book, which demonstrate the power of connection between one person in another through honest storytelling. Even though Kurtz and Ketcham refer to both the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, as well the meetings function in healing, there are applications far beyond AA.
  It is an easy read and can easily divided up and read chapter by chapter. I highly recommend this book for spiritual seekers.
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  I was very pleasantly surprised by reading this book. There is a line between spirituality and religion. Many adherents to one reject the other. This book was comfortable for me. I don't want to reject my religion to gain spirituality. At the same time, I have come to believe that there is a vast amount of wisdom that I have gained form listening and sharing my story.
  I found myself marking certain passages and coming back to them again. This book has been the genesis of a few precious conversations with my sons. It has opened some very welcomed dialogues with some of my friends.
  I recommend this as both a book to be enjoyed from cover to cover, or one that can be taken in small quantities or studied by topics.
  Enjoy!
  Ron Tenney
• One of the best books I've ever read. Truly inspiring. I love how it pulls stories from so many different areas, various religions and philosophers and many others. For anyone wanting to expand their minds while also receiving some genuine personal fulfillment, this is the book. This book will stay part of my personal library.