"Robert Atwell is the Catholic bishop of Stockport, England, near the border of Wales. His experiences as a chaplain at Trinity College, as a Benedictine monk, and as a parish minister have served him well. The evidence is in this top-drawer examination of the challenges of the last quarter of life. Atwell shares the wisdom that has come with spiritual maturity and his yearning for going deeper into God. Retirement used to signal a smooth and comfortable transition into a life of leisure and world travel. Now for many, it is a transition fraught with anxiety and fear over not having enough money. Others at this stage of life enjoy the large role they are playing in the lives of their grandchildren. Atwell sees our 'Third Age' as a time of freedom, abundance, many choices and a Renaissance of creativity and wonder...He states that contentment should be the crowning glory our lives but often it isn't. He suggests we feed this stream with gratitude, joy, the providence of God, and the prayer of protest." --Spirituality and Practice
"Atwell begins Soul Unfinished with an invitation. In our day and age, we can generally expect to live longer than our parents and grandparents. So when retirement rolls around, we can choose to not give up but keep on living. Atwell exhorts us to continue taking risks, share wisdom and to go deeper in our relationship with God. Atwell then describes retirement age, life in later years, memories and the role of elders in nurturing corporate memory, the healing painful memories, forgiveness and reconciliation, self-discovery and becoming and finding happiness, joy and gratitude. I have ministered to seniors and can see the wisdom and sensitivity with which he approaches the issues...I gleaned from Atwell insights into how to speak meaningfully to people at this stage in life; yet the people who will find this book most valuable are seniors and those nearing retirement. I think this would make a great gift book for the well-loved retiree in your life." -- Thoughts, Prayers, and SongsSoul Unfinished: Finding Happiness, Taking Risks, and Trusting God as We Grow Older
Soul Unfinished: Finding Happiness, Taking Risks, and Trusting God as We Grow Older
Overview
"There is a warm and confident practicality in Atwell's teaching. He is the grandparent one always wanted, and the fellow adventurer who understands."- Emilie Griffin, author of Turning, Clinging, and Doors into Prayer, from the foreword
More and more people are living into old age--that's a fact. With our careers winding down and our children having left home, we are faced, sometimes for the first time in our lives, with the most basic questions about the meaning of life. This book is a spiritual guide for just such times, and an opportunity to make the most of the last quarter of a good life.
Description
- Emilie Griffin, author of Turning, Clinging, and Doors into Prayer, from the foreword
More and more people are living into old age--that's a fact. With our careers winding down and our children having left home, we are faced, sometimes for the first time in our lives, with the most basic questions about the meaning of life. This book is a spiritual guide for just such times, and an opportunity to make the most of the last quarter of a good life.
Editorial Reviews
About the Author
Robert Atwell was chaplain of Trinity College, Cambridge from 1981-87, after which he spent ten years as a Benedictine monk, followed by another decade as vicar to a busy parish in London's trendy Primrose Hill. In 2008, he was elected the bishop of Stockport in the southeast of England, near the border with Wales.
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Overview
"There is a warm and confident practicality in Atwell's teaching. He is the grandparent one always wanted, and the fellow adventurer who understands."- Emilie Griffin, author of Turning, Clinging, and Doors into Prayer, from the foreword
More and more people are living into old age--that's a fact. With our careers winding down and our children having left home, we are faced, sometimes for the first time in our lives, with the most basic questions about the meaning of life. This book is a spiritual guide for just such times, and an opportunity to make the most of the last quarter of a good life.
Description
- Emilie Griffin, author of Turning, Clinging, and Doors into Prayer, from the foreword
More and more people are living into old age--that's a fact. With our careers winding down and our children having left home, we are faced, sometimes for the first time in our lives, with the most basic questions about the meaning of life. This book is a spiritual guide for just such times, and an opportunity to make the most of the last quarter of a good life.
Editorial Reviews
"Robert Atwell is the Catholic bishop of Stockport, England, near the border of Wales. His experiences as a chaplain at Trinity College, as a Benedictine monk, and as a parish minister have served him well. The evidence is in this top-drawer examination of the challenges of the last quarter of life. Atwell shares the wisdom that has come with spiritual maturity and his yearning for going deeper into God. Retirement used to signal a smooth and comfortable transition into a life of leisure and world travel. Now for many, it is a transition fraught with anxiety and fear over not having enough money. Others at this stage of life enjoy the large role they are playing in the lives of their grandchildren. Atwell sees our 'Third Age' as a time of freedom, abundance, many choices and a Renaissance of creativity and wonder...He states that contentment should be the crowning glory our lives but often it isn't. He suggests we feed this stream with gratitude, joy, the providence of God, and the prayer of protest." --Spirituality and Practice
"Atwell begins Soul Unfinished with an invitation. In our day and age, we can generally expect to live longer than our parents and grandparents. So when retirement rolls around, we can choose to not give up but keep on living. Atwell exhorts us to continue taking risks, share wisdom and to go deeper in our relationship with God. Atwell then describes retirement age, life in later years, memories and the role of elders in nurturing corporate memory, the healing painful memories, forgiveness and reconciliation, self-discovery and becoming and finding happiness, joy and gratitude. I have ministered to seniors and can see the wisdom and sensitivity with which he approaches the issues...I gleaned from Atwell insights into how to speak meaningfully to people at this stage in life; yet the people who will find this book most valuable are seniors and those nearing retirement. I think this would make a great gift book for the well-loved retiree in your life." -- Thoughts, Prayers, and SongsAbout the Author
Robert Atwell was chaplain of Trinity College, Cambridge from 1981-87, after which he spent ten years as a Benedictine monk, followed by another decade as vicar to a busy parish in London's trendy Primrose Hill. In 2008, he was elected the bishop of Stockport in the southeast of England, near the border with Wales.
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Books - New and Used
The following guidelines apply to books:
- New: A brand-new copy with cover and original protective wrapping intact. Books with markings of any kind on the cover or pages, books marked as "Bargain" or "Remainder," or with any other labels attached, may not be listed as New condition.
- Used - Good: All pages and cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May include "From the library of" labels. Shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Item may be missing bundled media.
- Used - Acceptable: All pages and the cover are intact, but shrink wrap, dust covers, or boxed set case may be missing. Pages may include limited notes, highlighting, or minor water damage but the text is readable. Item may but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting, but the text cannot be obscured or unreadable.
Note: Some electronic material access codes are valid only for one user. For this reason, used books, including books listed in the Used – Like New condition, may not come with functional electronic material access codes.
Shipping & Delivery
Shipping Fees
- Stevens Books offers FREE SHIPPING everywhere in the United States for ALL non-book orders, and $3.99 for each book.
- Packages are shipped from Monday to Friday.
- No additional fees and charges.
Delivery Times
The usual time for processing an order is 24 hours (1 business day), but may vary depending on the availability of products ordered. This period excludes delivery times, which depend on your geographic location.
Estimated delivery times:
- Standard Shipping: 5-8 business days
- Expedited Shipping: 3-5 business days
Shipping method varies depending on what is being shipped.
Tracking
All orders are shipped with a tracking number. Once your order has left our warehouse, a confirmation e-mail with a tracking number will be sent to you. You will be able to track your package at all times.
Damaged Parcel
If your package has been delivered in a PO Box, please note that we are not responsible for any damage that may result (consequences of extreme temperatures, theft, etc.).
If you have any questions regarding shipping or want to know about the status of an order, please contact us or email to support@stevensbooks.com.
Returns & Refunds
You may return most items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.
Several types of goods are exempt from being returned. Perishable goods such as food, flowers, newspapers or magazines cannot be returned. We also do not accept products that are intimate or sanitary goods, hazardous materials, or flammable liquids or gases.
Additional non-returnable items:
- Gift cards
- Downloadable software products
- Some health and personal care items
To complete your return, we require a tracking number, which shows the items which you already returned to us.
There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted (if applicable)
- Book with obvious signs of use
- CD, DVD, VHS tape, software, video game, cassette tape, or vinyl record that has been opened
- Any item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error
- Any item that is returned more than 30 days after delivery
Items returned to us as a result of our error will receive a full refund,some returns may be subject to a restocking fee of 7% of the total item price, please contact a customer care team member to see if your return is subject. Returns that arrived on time and were as described are subject to a restocking fee.
Items returned to us that were not the result of our error, including items returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address, will be refunded the original item price less our standard restocking fees.
If the item is returned to us for any of the following reasons, a 15% restocking fee will be applied to your refund total and you will be asked to pay for return shipping:
- Item(s) no longer needed or wanted.
- Item(s) returned to us due to an invalid or incomplete address.
- Item(s) returned to us that were not a result of our error.
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
If you need to return an item, please Contact Us with your order number and details about the product you would like to return. We will respond quickly with instructions for how to return items from your order.
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We'll pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.). In other cases, you will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.
Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary.
If you are shipping an item over $75, you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance. We don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item.
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