
Learning to Listen, Ready to Talk
A Pilgrimage Toward Peacemaking
Harold Heie(Author)
iUniverse (Publisher)
Published on 30. August 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-0-595-45546-1 (ISBN)
Description
"A gifted story teller, Harold Heie narrates the experiences of a lifetime as
college teacher and administrator that taught him the way of peaceful and
respectful conversation. His story is fascinating, his wit and wisdom
priceless, his advice seasoned and sane. Inviting us into conversations he
creates, he shows how it is done, and pleads with us to do likewise."
-Arthur Holmes, professor of philosophy emeritus, Wheaton College
"Harold Heie treats us to an always-engrossing personal tale that speaks
to everyone. Heie has a dream (we see it take shape), but he convinces us
that openness to other visions-respectful conversation among us all-is
vital for any earthly good that lies ahead. Heie's eloquent plea for
commitment and openness will prove contagious and revolutionary."
-Paul Borgman, professor of English, Gordon College
"Harold Heie writes with conviction, clarity, grace and humility, blending
rich personal narrative with intellectual and spiritual force. This book
should be required reading for all faculty, administrators, staff and
trustees who are leaders in Christian higher education. Beware! It may
change your view of leadership."
-Ronald Mahurin, vice president,
Council for Christian Colleges & Universities
"Truth be told, the Truth is not in us. But it has found a good home in its
servant, Harold Heie. He embodies his own teaching."
-From the Forward, Stan Gaede, scholar-in-residence,
Gordon College. President, 2001-2006, Westmont College
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
421 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-595-45546-1 (9780595455461)
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Harold Heie is a Senior Fellow at The Colossian Forum. He previously served as Founding Director of the Center for Christian Studies at Gordon College (now the Center for Faith and Inquiry) and as Vice President for Academic Affairs at Messiah College and Northwestern College in Iowa after teaching mathematics at Gordon College and the King's College. He holds a PhD in mechanical and aerospace engineering from Princeton University and served as a trustee for the Center for Public Justice and as a Senior Fellow at the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU). His publications include Learning to Listen, Ready to Talk: A Pilgrimage Toward Peacemaking (2007), Mutual Treasure: Seeking Better Ways for Christians and Culture to Converse (2009), and Evangelicals on Public Policy Issues: Sustaining a Respectful Political Conversation (2014).