Bare-Bones Spirituality : Teachings in a Secular Age

In the modern world people increasingly question and reject the old religious beliefs that have been embroidered beyond their original intent and as a result swing over to the opposite extreme of atheism and agnosticism, rejecting not only religion but all spiritually oriented beliefs as well. A new spiritual philosophy is needed, argues the author of this provocative book, that strips old beliefs while advancing simplifi ed teachings that nevertheless insist that an overarching benevolence pervades the universe and our own existence. Peter Broner has had a varied career as an intelligence agent in World War II, as a foreign correspondent and a professional psychotherapist. He is the author of a praised novel, Night of the Broken Glass, and has had plays staged Off -Off -Broadway and in Kentucky. A practicing Buddhist with some Vedantist beliefs, he lives in New York, is married, and has two grown children. In praise for other Books by Peter Broner: From Publishers Weekly Powerful, deeply moving novel... Broner grips the reader from the first page of this remarkable and triumphant novel. Peopled with memorable men and women, it probes ultimate questions of good and evil without becoming schematic. From School Library Journal An intensely moving novel... Deeply engrossing in characterization, story line, and morals, the book will make readers ponder their own courage, ethics, and purpose. From Library Journal I adored Night of the Broken Glass, devoured it and then wished for more. This wonderful book should find a place im many hearts and minds. Joan Borysenko.Ph.D. author of Minding the body, Mending the Mind Compelling... A very absorbing book, recommended for most fiction collections.