The Wisdom of Les Miserables: Lessons From the Heart of Jean Valjean

by Alfred J. Garrotto

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ISBN: 978-1-4357-0868-6
Publisher: Lulu.com
Rights Owner: Alfred J. Garrotto
Copyright: © 2008 Alfred J. Garrotto Standard Copyright License
Language: English
Country: United States
Edition: First
Download: 1 documents, 1014 KB

Printed: 248 pages, 6" x 9", perfect binding, black and white interior ink

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What can a modern seeker learn about life and love from an old French novel? Plenty! Jean Valjean represents humanity in its brokenness and potential for selfless living. Through a set of Reflections, I offer Hugo’s flawed protagonist as a model for anyone in search of wisdom. Each explores a universal theme. Questions invite you to use the book as your personal wisdom journal. The inspiration for this book came in the early 1990s, as I wept through the final scene of the musical, Les Miserables. From its darkened perch in the balcony, my heart flew to the bedside of the dying Jean Valjean. He had moved me with his tale of conversion and forgiveness. I wanted to be at his side as he uttered those final words ‘To love one another is to see the face of God.’ From beginning, my goal has been to help the reader awaken memories, explore personal feelings, and gain insight through reflection on Victor Hugo’s text. Browse the first 25 pages by clicking on the PREVIEW BUTTON above the cover image.

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Fully human, spiritually awake
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3 Jul 2008 (updated 3 Jul 2008)
"From the opening sentence in the Introduction to the final words, Alfred J. Garrotto takes us along a path to becoming fully human, fully alive, and spiritually awake. And he does it in a profoundly simple, nurturing, and caring way that make us want to reaffirm our commitment to the best possibilities hidden deep within each one of us. If you are at all serious about the quality and value of your life and defining your own deep and noble vision, your owe it to yourself to get The Wisdom of Les Miserables and use it."

Ray Newkirk, Chairman of The Systems Management Institute, Founder of The Newkirk Group



Thought provoking
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3 Jul 2008
"The questions are so thought provoking . . . . Thank you for making me stretch and grow."

Sharon McKee
Powerful . . . Honest
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3 Jul 2008
"A powerful, profound, honest book! The Wisdom of Les Miserables reveals a path to transformation for each of us."

Artist Helen Tiernan, Benicia, CA
Great journaling tool
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3 Jul 2008
"I especially like the journaling feature--those thoughts that come to us intuitively when something fires our imagination so often get lost, but you've provided a very handy way for preserving them."

Maureen Boyd Biro, Author, Walking With Maga (All About Kids Publishing)


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