Living from the Center: Spirituality in an Age of Consumerism

by Jay B. McDaniel

How do we fit the life of the spirit into an existence overwhelmed by overconsumption? Using stories and images from poetry, Jay McDaniel offers an understanding of spirituality through wisdom, compassion, and inner freedom.

Genres: Spirituality

166 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2000

Reviews

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of my favorite books. Written from the perspective of process theology, it challenges readers to step outside of the culture of "more is better" in which we've been steeped and to consider how are lives would be different if we created open space instead. I read this during my pastoral care training, and it helped shape not only my personal spiritual practices but also the way I seek to be present with others, holding open space for lives to speak what really matters. It is a book that I continue to turn to when I need re-centering.

[Ever · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good book for anyone's anti-consumerism collection (see also Reverend Billy's What Would Jesus Buy?). I am intrigued by McDaniel's "Nine False Gods" (kind of eye-opening) and his interpretation of Eve. Wouldn't mind taking one of his classes at Hendrix (if I go back to school at some point).

[Michelle · Rating 2 out of 5]

I was not impressed