The Language of Tears: Their Gift, Mystery and Meaning

Name: The Language of Tears: Their Gift, Mystery and Meaning
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ISBN: 9781786220912

By: David Runcorn

Canterbury Press / 2018 / Paperback

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Title: The Language of Tears: Their Gift, Mystery and Meaning
By: David Runcorn
Format: Paperback
Vendor: Canterbury Press
Publication Date: 2018

Weight: 2 pounds
ISBN: 1786220911
ISBN-13: 9781786220912
Stock No: WW144385

Publisher's Description

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• An informative, accessible and thoughtful discussion of tears in relation to theology, psychology and biology. • A handbook for all engaged in pastoral ministry, spiritual direction, counselling and retreat work. • Tears are a common experience, but are little discussed and then only in relation to loss and grief. This guide reawakens a long spiritual traditional in which tears were seen as a gift.

Author Bio

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David Runcorn is Warden of Readers and Associate Director of Ordinands in the Diocese of Gloucester. A spiritual director and retreat leader, he was previously Director of Pastoral Studies at Trinity College Bristol and a Chaplain of Lee Abbey.

Editorial Reviews

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A rich, moving, thought-provoking treasure of a book. Read this and you'll never utter the words 'don't cry' again. -- Paula Gooder

'I know that I shall be buying multiple copies... Runcorn has written a book that gives us permission to weep. To weep and to sing, and to dance.' -- Fr Richard Peers

'Slim and easily readable, this book has an enormous depth.' -- The Living Church