Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life

A very different book- helpful

Nice but less compelling than other books from the Author, it is also quite repetitive. In any case, there are some very good moments too

So well written. Timeless wisdom

Richard Rohr is acknowledged as being one of the wisest contemporary spiritual guides. As the author or more than 20 books, he continually refines his skilful use of language to both simplify and make accessible the most profound of life’s truths. In tackling the issue of this book i.e. the necessary wisdom of the second half of life, he has drawn on his extensive personal experience, his wide scholarship and insight into the traditions of the world religions (especially those of the Buddhist way of life) and ancient and modern philosophy. I liked in particular his retelling of the story of Homer’s Odyssey and how its wisdom can be related to our world vision. In addition, his metaphor of building one’s life “container” and then filling it as we go along is both helpful and innovative. I believe that this book will be more suitable for readers in the second half of life’s journey but first halfers too might find it challenging and insightful. He notes that “truth is about reconciling contradictions” (p54) and that “myths hold together the paradoxes that the rational mind cannot cope with”. In this wonderful book he has accomplished this reconciliation and held together many of the paradoxes of life.

This was one of his best books, even if I like them all.

Helped to mature and see life on the light of unity and communion. Deep gratitude to this luminous soul for his contribution to the humanity spiritual welfare. For his non sectarian approach and mature wisdom which only time can hold.