The following year she co-founded Moxie Road Productions, a consulting firm that helps women bring their ideas into the world. They are drawn from some source, some source material. The crucifix spoke to him and said, 'Francesco, repair my Church.' It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.. But remember, truth may be vital, but without love it is also unbearable., Just because it didnt happen doesnt mean its not true, explains McCarten. Yeah, well the banks almost destroyed my country. And the light, the hope that twists through and illuminates every story shines from every writer's women friends. Certainly, not me. You have to make so many cuts and decisions with films and theatre. The book provides moments of recognition, a fewAha's, and some eye-opening stories.Nothing but the Truthbrings together a diverse and representative array of female voices. They should resist the temp Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio Shes also the sort of Catholic who is in church on Sunday morning and whom McCarten calls his spiritual conscience. Her seal of approval was very important to him. 2. Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2012. McCarten is an astonishingly successful writer (he has won BAFTA and Golden Globe awards for his screenplays, his books have been translated into 14 languages and topped best-seller lists, his plays have been staged around the world) who stumbled into this project while walking around St. Peters Square with all the other tourists not long after Pope Francis was elected in 2013 in the wake of Pope Benedict XVIs surprising resignation. Universal tales of life's trials. For many, it's not the lack of knowing enough people that leaves us feeling dissatisfied as much as it is not feeling close enough to a few that matters most. Francesco felt captivated. We all do. Having felt lonely most of my life, early on my salvation was found in seeking out Community. Carol Pott is an author and editor who lived in Rwanda during the Rwandan genocide. Rooted in a principled determination to transcend selfishness, compassion can break down political, dogmatic, ideological and religious boundaries. Give as a gift or purchase for a team or group. As a spokesperson for Exhale, she has been featured by media outlets across the country, among them CNN Headline News, Fox National News, Ladies' Home Journal, Cosmopolitan, Glamour, the New York Times, National Public Radio, Newsweek, the New Republic, Alternet, and Bust. I was drawn to a single question: Whether sin disqualifies you as a leader, or whether if you can come to terms with it and atone for it and learn from it perhaps it even recommends you as a leader, he said. From Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carol_Pott. She has exhibited her work at venues in San Francisco, Switzerland and Copenhagen and her work and words featured in Danish and American magazines, newspapers and blogs such as InStyle, Cosmopolitan, People, SF Chronicle, Huffington Post, Light Journal, East Bay Express and 7x7. : : : Truth without love is harshness; it gives us information but in such a way that we cannot really hear it. , Publisher Whatever it takes to remain steadfast and committed to realizing and actualizing our better angels, and to creating a more enlightened society and a world for all its people and sentient beings That dream, that hope, must always be held central in our minds and in hearts, in our words, and in our actions. The first draft of the play went straight to McCartens eldest sister, Marlena Hoeft-Marwick, who happens to be the president of the St. Vincent de Paul Society in New Zealand. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. In no time, the two men have accidentally wandered out of the garden and into a wilderness. Cardinal Ratzinger I thought, Theres a story here somewhere. . : The Guide to Creating a Meaningful Circle of Girlfriends" inspires readers how to make new friends by highlighting the five types of friends we all need and the four common types of loneliness, and teaching the steps that are proven to develop a meaningful friendship. Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio There were issues that I had been living with subconsciously for a long time and they found expression in this story.. One quote that I remember from the movie, and I don't know if it came out of one of their speeches for real or not, is this: Benedict says: "the truth is vital" and Francis responds with: "yes, the truth is vital, but without love, it is unbearable." I recommend this movieand like to think: Where two or three are gathered in God . Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2018, love these stories. Cancer. If you're seeking authentic inspiration and radiant truth, this is the book you should be reading. : The Washington Post, 12 April 1994, sec. Pope Francis Her approach unlocks the secrets to a lifetime of great health, and walks her students & readers through the heartfelt journey to self-love at any size or age. Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio A compilation of 51 essays sheds light on personal experiences and the power of the female bond. Confronting cancer every day of my life often leaves me with emotions and feelings that would have me give up. Learn more. For example, one Harvard Medical School study found that not having strong social ties is as unhealthy for women as smoking or being obese. Theyre almost merciless. Janine lives in Oakland, California, with her family. Our social networking, member pages, blog and forum discussions are for members only. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Some are funny, others are moving, all are touching and true. - Pope Benedict: In 1978, we had three popes. Another study showed that women with breast cancer, those without social support were 4 times as likely to die from the disease. Was he taking tea in the presidential palace? The screen writer of this script surely has his own vision of the church of the future as it is played out in the conversations between the two men. and mine is one of them. To get at the truth, he has made up a fictional dialogue between the Churchs two living popes. We currently offer three promotional packages, tailor-made for our members' advertising and public relations needs outlined here. Our need to connect with one another is in our DNA. There are a handful of writers that are not as compelling (maybe just friends with the editors?) | A. I don't know her. Divorce. San Rafael, CA 94901 A few weeks later I was throwing out old papers when I came upon a list of the benefits for loving kindness Id received at a yoga retreat. | She graduated from Catholic University Law School and Georgetown University and currently lives in Washington, DC, where she is a participating author in the Pen/Faulkners Writers in Schools Program and a frequent speaker at the DC Public Library. Swiss Guard The drama comes to a head in the form of sacramental confessions and absolutions exchanged between the popes. His name was Francesco Bernardone. Our whole church is in need of forgiveness. A frequent contributor to the media appearing on TV shows such as Katie Couric and The Today Show, interviewed for countless magazines including Good Housekeeping, Health, and Forbes, and relied upon by editors in newspapers including The New York Times, The Chicago Tribune, and The Washington Post. Try again. Our social networking, member pages, blog and forum discussions are for members only. Anthony McCarten wants the truth and nothing but the truth. (2001), "Now, this is art with an attitude." Each has formulated its own version of what is sometimes called the Golden Rule, Do not treat others as you would not like them to treat you, or in its positive form, Always treat others as you would wish to be treated yourself. Further, they all insist that you cannot confine your benevolence to your own group; you must have concern for everybody even your enemiesCompassion impels us to work tirelessly to alleviate the suffering of our fellow creatures, to dethrone ourselves from the centre of our world and put another there, and to honor the inviolable sanctity of every single human being, treating everybody, without exception, with absolute justice, equity and respect. Karen Armstrong, I have felt lonely most of my life, but never alone. Women need a tribe. 2010. It was like a tune up for my brain. : Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! | God will not give up. : We live in God, but we are not of it. More and more I meet more and more people whose loved ones are affect by loss of memory in different iterations Alzheimer's, Stroke, the memory fog of Anxiety-Depression they block and they plug, gumming up the works as to place factoids and the secret location of our keys just beyond reach. I don't have anything to do with it.Must be someone else. For those who want the literal facts and so forth, McCarten has The Two Popes: Francis, Benedict, and the Decision That Shook the World out in paperback, audiobook, etc. Shark Attacks. The Church is one of the great global institutions and its fate is linked to that of the world in general. Of course, Holy Father Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio I bought 3 to give to my friends as a thank you for being a positive woman in my life! And remind you that truth may be vital, but without love, it is unbearable. If you're seeking authentic inspiration and radiant truth, this is the book you should be reading. Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2012. Whether it's encouraging her to break out of boring bras into sexy lingerie to bolster a wavering self-image or fielding middle of the night calls from a newly-diagnosed breast cancer patient who feels she might die and leave her kids motherless, friends offering a touch, a hand, a laugh, an ear, without judgment or expectation cradle us through the dark times. : : We currently offer three promotional packages, tailor-made for our members' advertising and public relations needs outlined here. | I think, if the Church can work out how to find a way forward that brings everyone with it, then theres hope for the rest of the world as well.. The workplace is where we make most of our friends as adults and it's high-time we stop talking about "whether it's appropriate" and instead spend more time taking in the research and asking "How can we train for and foster the best relationships possible that benefit both the employees and the organization?". Our need to connect with one another is in our DNA. Shipping cost, delivery date, and order total (including tax) shown at checkout. Theres so much you leave out that you would clearly love to put in. Pray and smoke at the same time. Anthony McCarten wants the truth and nothing but the truth. You have to make so many cuts and decisions with films and theatre. Berry, John A., and Carol Pott Berry. . Because of her expertise, she was asked by Facebook to be their spokesperson and media expert for Friends Day in 2018 and she consults frequently with brands and companies looking for learn how to connect people in more meaningful ways. When new books are released, we'll charge your default payment method for the lowest price available during the pre-order period. Contemporary painter Nancy Calef is the author of "Peoplescapes -- My Story From Purging To Painting," a contributing artist to The Band of Women anthologies: "Nothing But the Truth So Help Me God" Vols. It's impossible. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Please try again. In 1978, we had three popes. Her second book, "Frientimacy: How to Deepen Friendships for Lifelong Health and Happiness" guides readers on how to deepen their friendships and experience greater support and joy. : The contributors to this book include: Amie Penwell, Ana Hays, Andrea Drugay, Aspen Baker, Caitlin McCaffrey, Carol Pott, Chieko Murasugi, Christine Arylo, Christine Bronstein, Cristina Robinson, Colleen Joyce, Dana King, Deborah Santana, Diane Tober, PHD., Dominique Browning, Eileen Chao, Hyla Molander, Janine Kovac, Jen Siraganian, Jessica Buchleitner, Joanie Wynn, Joy Nordestrom, Joyce Maynard, Judy Zimola, Kim Shannon, Kimberly Pinkson, Kristin Gerbert, Laura Fenamore, Leila Radan, Liesl Gerntholtz, Lenore Perry, Lissa Rankin, Lone Morch, Margaret Kathrein, Marie Drake, Medea Bern, Mickey Nelson, Mimi Towle, Monica Michelle, Nancy Calef, Rebecca Lubin, Sarah Manyika, Shasta Nelson, Susan Noyes, Susan Schneider, Tamara Holland, Tracy McGhee, Vick Nelson, Victoria Loren Miller, Violet Blue, and Yvonne Latty. For those who want the literal facts and so forth, McCarten has The Two Popes: Francis, Benedict, and the Decision That Shook the World out in paperback, audiobook, etc. Even though I know the conversations were made up, Id like to believe they really could have happened. 1. , Dimensions A. Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2014. Well, yeah, yeah. Excellent gift! Nothing But The Truth So Help Me God: 51 Women Reveal the Power of Positive Female Connection - Kindle edition by Pott, Carol, Christine Bronstein, A Band of Wives. As a traditional, old workhorse I don't have much use for and don't believe in classifying contemporary art. Unable to add item to List. She is a founding member of the nonprofit writing group Write on Mamas and a contributing editor of the group's first anthology Mamas Write: 29 Tales of Truth, Wit, and Grit. 'Eleanor Rigby.'. : Sorry, there was a problem loading this page. : Genocide in Rwanda: A Collective Memory was the result of a conference of the same name organized by the editors in 1995 and included witness testimony and presentations on history and culture by Rwandan experts intending to provide foreign aid workers with context for their work. The close-ups in this movie are terribly unforgiving. Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2013. Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2014. Please try again. McCarten scoured all the encyclicals, interviews, biographies and commentaries produced by and about his subjects before ever putting pen to paper. Fun book with lots of short stories. I've only read through half the book so far but find it incredibly inspiring and honest. Christine is the founder of Nothing But The Truth Publishing, an independent publishing house specializing in works by female authors and artists from around the globe, all with varied racial and ethnic groups, socioeconomic backgrounds, and ages: everything from famous authors, celebrities, and entrepreneurs, to nannies, soccer moms, and starving artists. Divorce. with Flatiron Books. My experience is these two often have more in common than commonly thought at first glance. ", New York Times: "Openness Shouldn't Be Used to Create Abortion Debate", Mother Jones: "No More "Pro-Life" and "Pro-Choice". But before they were Benedict and Francis, they were Cardinals Ratzinger (Anthony Hopkins) and Bergoglio (Jonathan Pryce). It gave me great comfort and a sense that we might be able to say something useful here, he said. Some are funny, others are moving, all are touching and true. Through the camera work and the use of human faces as utilized by (director) Fernando (Meirelles) and his cinematographer Csar (Charlone) theres a great humanity actually thats presented, he said. Pope Benedict Pott, Carol. Mercy is the dynamite that blows down walls. This is no shallow read where we just get our pom-poms out for female friendship, rather it's about women who have all had such different lives (i.e. What McCarten loves about the film version of his project is how human it is, particularly in the hands of two great actors. Former Mayor of SF Willie L. Brown, http://www.sfgate.com/books/article/Nancy-Calef-writes-of-recovering-from-a-mom-s-5490101.php#photo-6314280. By useful, McCarten means to suggest that the two hours of watching actors Johathan Pryce and Anthony Hopkins respectively dressed in black and white cassocks and intensely speaking to one another about their lives, their faith and their failures amounts to much more than ecclesiastical politics. A human face can tell a thousand words. : Please try again. I think, if the Church can work out how to find a way forward that brings everyone with it, then theres hope for the rest of the world as well.. And the director says, "No. For more information and for free resources for her books, visit her website: www.ShastaNelson.com, Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them.Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon. Pope Francis So it is that not only God is love but so we, whether we are God or not. The more and more I was privileged to experience community with others, the more and more I became convinced that, Community alone was the salvation of the world. While I started in the reference section looking at scientific journals I ended up in eastern philosophy. Cardinal Ratzinger Grace Anne Stevens spent over sixty years hiding and denying her inner truth. 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