Monday, May 23, 2016

Loss and Laughter: Becoming Wise (audio)

Ashley Wells, Dhr. Seven, Wisdom Quarterly; Krista Tippett (OnBeing.org, May 19, 2016)
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The Losses and Laughter We Grow Into (Krista Tippett) Kevin Kling is part funny guy, part poet, part playwright, and part wise man. A treasured figure on the national storytelling circuit, his voice inhabits an unusual space -- where a homegrown Minnesota wit meets Dante and Shakespeare. Born with a disabled left arm, he lost the use of his right one after a motorcycle accident nearly killed him. He shares his special angle on life's humor and its raptures -- and why we turn loss into story. More


Krista Tippett's new book: Becoming Wise: An Inquiry into the Mystery and Art of Living. Her U.S. tour will stop in 12 cities, including Minneapolis/St. Paul, Chicago, Austin, St. Louis, Tulsa, New York, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Portland. And check out the new podcast, Becoming Wise!

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