Book Description
Using a historic view of the ethical principles guiding humanity, New York Times bestselling author, professor, and PBS motivational speaker Leo Buscaglia presents the possibility for self-actualization through connectiveness in Personhood: The Art of Being Fully Human.
Combining spirituality with functionality, Personhood: The Art of Being Fully Human depicts the various challenges humanity faces while attempting to achieve personal growth. Buscaglia’s expertise shows how best to overcome these obstacles. Through readers achieving self-actualization, this discovery of self can shift perspectives and aid humanity as a worldwide community.
Sharing stories of his travels and encounters with people around the world, Buscaglia provides insight into the heart of humanity. Personhood is an inspirational text dedicated to demonstrating the best ways readers can fully function throughout various life stages.
Combining spirituality with functionality, Personhood: The Art of Being Fully Human depicts the various challenges humanity faces while attempting to achieve personal growth. Buscaglia’s expertise shows how best to overcome these obstacles. Through readers achieving self-actualization, this discovery of self can shift perspectives and aid humanity as a worldwide community.
Sharing stories of his travels and encounters with people around the world, Buscaglia provides insight into the heart of humanity. Personhood is an inspirational text dedicated to demonstrating the best ways readers can fully function throughout various life stages.
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Contents
Foreword
Introduction
Chapter I
The Start
Chapter II
The Stages of Growth Toward Full Humanness
The Fully Functioning Infant and Child
The Fully Functioning Adolescent
The Fully Functioning Mature Person
The Fully Functioning Intimate Person
The Fully Functioning Old Person
Chapter III
Some Vital Views on the Fully Functioning Person
The Way of Taoism
The Way of Confucianism
The Way of Buddhism
The Way of Hinduism
The Way of Islam
The Way of Judaism
The Way of Christianity
Chapter IV
Growing as the Fully Functioning Person
The Role of Death
The Role of Self-Determination
The Role of Connectiveness
The Role of Purpose
The Role of Communication
The Role of Doubt and Spirituality
The Role of Frustration and Pain
The Role of Intimacy and Love
Chapter V
The Challenge of Your Fully Functioning Personhood