Ecology of Being

Gambier, Ohio: All In All Books, 2006. Presumed First Edition, First printing. Hardcover. Very good. Format is approximately 5.25 inches by 8.5 inches. 208 pages. Bookplate on fep. Inscribed by the author on the title page. Inscription reads: For Hiriam [?] and Jene [?] Deserean [?]], with every good wish, from Peter White. Includes Preface, Introduction; Part 1: Ecology of Being: Systems, Human Systems, Conversation, Family, Self. Part II: The Arc of Life: The Ground of the Self, Fear and Closing, Will to the Self, Meaning, Choice, Love and Opening and Part III: Practice: Practice, The Practice of Solitude; The Practice of Truth; The Practice of Nonviolence; The Practice of Service; The Practice of Intended Uses; Vows; Community. Also includes Conclusion and Acknowledgments. ECOLOGY OF BEING is a philosophical memoir by Peter White. ECOLOGY OF BEING offers new approaches to the fundamental human task of finding one's way in the world. It is a valuable guide for locating true measures of meaning for oneself and for sharing life's real abundance with others. "ECOLOGY OF BEING describes how human nature, purpose and destiny relate to the quality of existence. It explains not what to do but how to be. It offers a context for understanding the immense implications of being"--from the Preface. "Peter White's ECOLOGY OF BEING is beautifully, lyrically written, with a depth of insight, a humility, and a wisdom that are moving. More important, this book is timely, a powerful call to understand the self-and the responsibilities of love-in new and transforming ways. A must read for anyone who cares about our future as individuals and as a society"-- David Lynn. The author had been with a law firm and was in recovery from an addiction.