Why Being Yourself is a Bad Idea - And Other Countercultural Notions

Most people just want to be happy and to make a difference in the world.
We're often told we'll achieve this by being ourselves.
But when we begin to reflect, that's not quite as simple as it sounds. All sorts of questions and countercultural notions arise. Maybe trying to 'be yourself' is not such a good idea after all?
This book dares us to let go of some of the assumptions we make about life. Drawing on current research, contemporary events and ancient wisdom, it offers an invitation to journey to places we may never have imagined before. It vividly reveals how the revolution that Christianity began can still make remarkable sense of our experience of wonder, love, evil, justice, identity and freedom.
'Intriguing and provocative, speaking to our deepest concerns and heaviest questions.'
James Mumford, author of Vexed: Ethics beyond political tribes
'I kept saying "YES!" as I turned the pages of this book.'
Pete Greig, author of How to Pray

About the author

Graham Tomlin, formerly Dean of St Mellitus College and Principal of St Paul's Theological Centre, London, is Bishop of Kensington. Among his publications are Bound to be Free (Bloomsbury Continuum, 2017), The Widening Circle (SPCK, 2014), Looking through the Cross: The Archbishop of Canterbury's Lent Book 2014 (Bloomsbury Continuum) and The Provocative Church (SPCK, fourth edition, 2014).

Summary

A book for Millennials who are seeking to make sense of life, tried and tested on a group of Christians and non-Christians

Product details

• Authors: Graham Tomlin, The Revd Dr Graham (Author) Tomlin, The Rt Revd Dr Graham (Author) Tomlin, Tomlin Graham
• Publisher: External catalogues UK
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.11.2020
• EAN: 9780281081790
• ISBN: 978-0-281-08179-0
• Dimensions: 128 mm x 177 mm x 12 mm
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Miscellaneous; Christianity, Christian spirituality & religious experience, Spirituality and religious experience, RELIGION / Christian Living / Spiritual Growth