Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1002841 in Books
• Published on: 2004-02-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 184 pages

Synopsis
Second Innocence is a book about rediscovering the wonder and joys of life at whatever age we find ourselves. Full of witty and provocative stories, it explores how to renew our life in four realms - daily life, faith, work, and relationships. Based on the author's own life and 25 years of experience as a minister, author and corporate advisor, it will inspire readers to take a fresh look at their lives. Both practical and compelling, it combines wonderful stories with a unique perspective on keeping our idealism and enthusiasm as we age.

Customer Reviews

Stop, Look at Life Afresh . . . and Act in Hopeful Ways!
Second Innocence is an outstanding book about how to regain our youthful enthusiasm . . . seasoned with our greater knowledge of how to be effective. Unlike many books on this and related subjects, Dr. Izzo provides many excellent questions and exercises to help make the lessons your own. He also tells many stories about his experiences as a minister, consultant, and unsuccessful husband that will resonate with you . . . especially when he talks about where he went wrong. Rather than trying to write a book of original thinking on the subject of becoming more childlike (rather than childish) with age, he has succeeded in writing a book with a universal message contained in many wise and deeply engaging stories.

Let me share the table of contents for the book to give you some idea of its concepts and coverage:

Second Innocence: A Chance to See Goodness

I Rediscovering Wonder in the Daily Journey

1. Most of Life Is Rowing
2. Full Speed Ahead in the Wrong Direction

3. Reclaiming What We Left Behind
4. Detours: They Not What You Expect
5. It's a Great Life if You Don't Weaken
6. Mr. Thom's Lesson: Living Our Ideals
7. Reclaiming Awe and Wonder
8. What Trees Can Teach Us

II Rediscovering the Joy of Work

9. Your Job Is Bigger than You Think
10. What's Wrong with Rose-Colored Glasses?
11. Getting Past Your Expiration Date
12. Bake a Cake for the Office Troublemaker
13. The Leader's Choice

III Rediscovering Innocence in Relationships

14. Finding Perfect Love
15. The Power of Not Now: Love and the Art of Presence

IV Rediscovering Faith

16. My First Funeral
17. What Question Rules Your Life?
18. Miracles, Telephones and Serendipity

V On the Road to Second Innocence

19. The Simplest Wisdom . . . Start
20. What If You Could Change the World?

While many books on this subject seem aimed mostly at the young, Second Innocence seems aimed equally well at all age groups. This is the kind of book that you could share with your whole family and all of your friends . . . and receive great bounty in love and goodness and return.

As I finished the book, I wondered what I could do to pass along its message . . . and I decided to sit down to write this review on the spot.

What can you do to act with awe and wonder now?