Fortuitous Encounters: Wisdom Stories for Learning and Growth

by Paul Davis

Overview

We have all experienced fortuitous encounters—those moments in our lives where a person, place or thing caused our lives to change in a more positive direction. This wise book will serve as a great companion to help you stay awake to the fortuitous people, places and things that ultimately shape your days and your life direction.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781587680847
Publisher:	Paulist Press
Publication date:	01/07/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	261 KB

Table of Contents

Foreword Richard J. Leider vii

Preface: From "Birds" to "Peers" Paul Davis Larry C. Spears xi

Introduction: Understanding Fortuitous Encounters Paul Davis Larry C. Spears 1

1 Dinner with Mrs. Coretta Scott King Paul Davis 5

2 Be Prepared Larry C. Spears 7

3 Because I Want to Be! Becky Fulgoni 10

4 The Farmer Paul Davis 13

5 Passing the Torch Larry C. Spears 15

6 Tribal Tales Lane Baldwin 20

7 True Service Lane Baldwin 29

8 Suiting Up for the Big Game Lane Baldwin 33

9 Thankfulness Lane Baldwin 37

10 The Motto Myron Marsh 42

11 Night at the Dance Paul Davis 46

12 Awakening Dream Larry C. Spears 50

13 Toyota Sensei Robert W. "Doc" Hall 55

14 Mr. Rudolph's Wall Paul Davis 58

15 Falling through the Hole at the Barbeque John P. Schuster 61

16 Fortuitous Encounters of the Worst Kind Tom Haag 69

17 Fortuitous Accident Sue Mutty 73

18 Legacy Larry C. Spears 78

About the Authors 85

About the Editors 89