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Jean Vanier
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Sep 1 2008

Acclaimed as a man "who inspires the world" (Maclean's) and a "nation builder" (Globe and Mail), Jean Vanier has made a difference in the lives of countless people -- including those with disabilities and the many young people who have been moved by his life's work.

Becoming Human is a modern classic that continues to resonate among the generations. In a world of competition, where the strong dominate the weak, Vanier calls on each one of us to open ourselves to those we perceive as different or inferior. This, he says, is the key to true personal and societal freedom.

This 10th anniversary edition includes a new introduction by the author.


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Jean Vanier has written a much-needed corrective to those one-sided attitudes that undervalue relatedness and feeling . . . This short yet powerful and gripping meditation on what makes for a truly humane and compassionate humanity is not to be missed. --Toronto Star

Revolutionary and moving at its core . . . Becoming Human traces a possible path of spiritual evolution from loneliness and alienation towards joy and fulfillment. --Maclean's

These moving and gentle passages help us think about human value in the right way. --Globe and Mail

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A #1 National Bestseller

Winner of the Writers' Trust Gordon Montador Award

The Massey Lectures are co-sponsored by Massey College, in the University of Toronto, and CBC Radio. The series was created in honour of the Right Honourable Vincent Massey, former governor general of Canada, and was inaugurated in 1961 to enable distinguished authorities to communicate the results of original study or research on subjects of contemporary interest.

This book comprises the 1998 Massey Lectures, "Becoming Human," broadcast in November 1998 as part of CBC Radio's Ideas series. The producer of the series was Philip Coulter; the executive producer was Bernie Lucht. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.


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5.0 out of 5 stars Becoming Human Sep 2 2012
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A challenging and authentic way to look at what it means to be human. This book is a thought provoking read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars humanitarian par excellence April 15 2012
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wonderful book of a humanitarian's commitment to the most vulnerable of our society. It ask's oneself "how close can on come to emulate what this person has done?" It is a teaching tool to do better in our daily lives even if it is only a small part that may enable one "do what you can" within your sphere of influence. Well worth reading to make us better persons!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Beautiful Insight Feb 21 2002
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I came across this book after reading a footnote in one of Henri Nouwen's book. It first caught my attention in one of Neowen's passages. I was quite intrigued by Vanier's insight and remarks. Once reading Becoming Human I was again reminded of the sanctity of life. "We are simply human beings, enfolded in weakness and in hope, called together to change our world one heart at a time." (p.163)Vanier's insight into the human heart brings a chilling reminder that we are not a society of the strong and intelligent, that is just part of being human. Understanding our weaknesses and brokeness brings us to a fullness that God originaly intended for us.
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