The Art Of Discernment: Making Good Decisions In Your World Of Choices

by Stefan Kiechle

Art of Making Good Decisions in Your World of Choices (Ignatian Impulse)

121 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2005

Reviews

[Donna · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a transformational book for me, that unearthed and then confronted me with denial that has kept me from moving forward with well-thought out perspectives and decisions.

Beyond the decision-guiding aspects of the book was some incredible insights into who I am - elements I've suspected but never dealt with that have not served my life, or my family's life well. (It's ugly in there!!!)

The upside of all this focused introspection is that I have now identified and am confronting these life-stealing characteristics - and the author has provided a platform (guiding principles) to help shape decisions for life direction.

(And to think that all I wanted in this book was help to lead me in making better decisions - this is a 'therapy bargain'!)

[Katrina Becker · Rating 4 out of 5]

Actually a really fantastic book & I copied out lengthy sections of it, but I would love to have seen it go into more depth. Basically, it's a 5-star book but needed to be a bit longer in my opinion.

[Joy · Rating 5 out of 5]

As someone who loves to analyze each decision from every possible angle before making it, I appreciated the way this book provided clear and theological criteria for making choices.

[Veronique De Gracia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gave me immense peace as an anxious millenial.

[Bertil · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very readable, concise guide to Ignatian methodology regarding making larger decisions. The tone of the book is very good, and you really feel like you're in good company whilst reading this book. It is very practical, in a good sense - it never gets excessively abstract or generalizing.

My only objection is that it is perhaps a bit too concise - a few more pages would have added qualities to it, imho.