Written by Denise Bissonnette
Published by Diversity World, 2002
(Soft Cover, 382 pages)

The Wholehearted Journey is a book of insights gleaned and distilled from a remarkably eclectic array of sources, drawing from the world's great wisdom traditions and culminating in a rich and illuminating guide for living a spirited and wholehearted life.

Simply put, this is a personal retreat in a book. Each chapter focuses on a particular quality of soulful living and offers a self-contained tutorial for applying it to everyday life and work.

Generously sprinkled with poetry, parables, penetrating questions and practical suggestions, The Wholehearted Journey equips us for a life of greater joy and authenticity. Perspectives on the themes of The Wholehearted Journey are enriched through the inclusion of quotations from over 400 writers, philosophers, teachers, poets, politicians, spiritual leaders and other sages.

Whether this book simply affirms and encourages you in your present journey or inspires you to head out in new and bold directions, you are sure to be delighted and inspired.

The Wholehearted Journey, is a uniquely memorable gift for friends, coworkers, family and yes... even yourself!

For years, many participants in Denise's seminars have reported that, beyond the valuable technical skills and knowledge that they have received, their perspectives on their own lives have shifted dramatically. Comments like "you have had just as big an impact on me personally as you have professionally" have been commonplace. (Just today, a participant in one of Denise's Job Development seminars spontaneously reported that he was leaving a "changed man" - going home with purpose to be a better father, husband, employee and human being.) With The Wholehearted Journey Denise has brought to the fore, those basic philosophical and spiritual underpinnings that have made her work so uniquely inspirational.

This is a book worthy of your time.

Totally engaging, disarmingly honest and entirely delightful, The Wholehearted Journey is nevertheless an urgent call to each of us - to be mindful of our common humanity and to embrace, honor and celebrate this unique gift that is our life.

CONTENTS

The twenty chapters of The Wholehearted Journey include:

1. I Dedicate This Day: Bringing the Sacred into the Everyday

2. Unlived Dreams and Rising Bread: Shaping Fresh Hope from New Dreams

3. Arriving: Embracing the Unknown

4. Nurture Your Nature: Celebrating Your Gifts

5. Rekindle the Flame: Restoring Purpose and Passion

6. The Masquerade: Befriending Yourself and Others

7. New Wings: Moving Through Fear

8. Lessons from the Apple Tree: Accepting Change

9. Meadowlarks: Renewing the Joy of Giving

10. The Puppeteer: Pulling Your Own Strings

11. The Beauty of Today: Seizing the Day

12. The Journey to Belong: Employing Your Inner Compass

13. On Second Thought: Harnessing Perspective

14. At the Feet of the World: Becoming More Teachable

15. A Heart Contained: Choosing Joy

16. I want to Live in Color: Living Wholeheartedly

17. Not One Alike: Valuing your Part in the Whole

18. Rhythm: Cultivating Balance in Life and Work

19. Veil of Wonder: Seeing through New Eyes

20. A Pilgrim's Plea: Remaining True to the Soul

SAMPLE CONTENT

(The following samples from the book can be viewed using Acrobat Reader.
It can be downloaded for free Here.)

Read Denise's Introduction to The Wholehearted Journey

See more content detail in the Table of Contents

Each of the twenty Chapters consists of the following four sections. Samples of content from each section are provided:

• Poetry: Sample

• Reflections: Sample

• Passages: Sample

• To Ponder and Practice: Sample

For those who long to put a new song in their step while traversing the unknown of each new day, in and outside the workplace, welcome to The Wholehearted Journey!

READERS' COMMENTS

"The experience while reading this book is similar to being captivated by a speaker who has found a way to communicate with your soul...Her (Denise's) creativity spills onto the pages in a refreshing stream. I spent about five evenings reading this book and found it to be healing and inspirational. Each evening I climbed into bed and lost myself in the pages for hours at a time. You could also read one chapter a day for 20 days or only read one chapter a week. Once you start reading this book, it will be difficult not to want to keep reading all night long!"
- The Rebecca Review.com (Rated #3 Top Reviewer at Amazon.com)

"Denise's gift is her ability to help us get to the heart of our quest for the ever-elusive work that combines satisfaction and happiness with success. Her book is a gentle guide. Her humor, spirit, and poetry delight."
- M. M., CA

"What a wonderful treasure. Denise gives us wonderful reflections and insights on life and work. I am looking forward to spending many evenings reading The Wholehearted Journey and using the activities as a part of my daily journaling."
- Lisa Hoekstra, Canada

"Wholehearted Journey is not just a book...it's a lifestyle...it changes one from just thinking and imagining to doing...insight out."
- Lynda Jean, CA