A Passion for the Possible - by Jean Houston (Paperback)

About the Book

Through compelling examples and exercises, Houston shows readers how to explore their potential for humanity by courageously committing themselves to living a deeper, larger life as revealed in the great myths and religious traditions of the world.

Book Synopsis

Heralded and championed by Deepak Chopra and Marianne Williamson, Jean Houston has served as an advisor to President and Hillary Rodham Clinton, and she worked closely with Mary Catherine Bateson in helping Hillary Clinton write "It Takes a Village." Now comes her most accessible book yet, the companion to her PBS special.

"Jean Houston eloquently reveals the Essential Self--the guide within us all that can lead us to our higher destiny, expose our purpose for being and manifest all that we can be--if we have the courage to listen."
--James Redfield, author of "The Celestine Prophecy"

"With elegant simplicity, Jean Houston shows you how to unleash the genius that lies in the depths of your being."
--Deepak Chopra, author of "The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success"

"Jean Houston teaches the teachers."
--Marianne Williamson

"Jean Houston, like an archaeologist of the human spirit probing the great myths and mysteries, continues to remind us why we are here on this earth now and why we must not take one moment of our lives for granted."
--Armand Assante, actor, star of "The Odyssey"

" "A Passion for the Possible" is a guide to expressing our fullest potential as human beings by one of the greatest teachers of this time or indeed of any time. Jean Houston's work is a blessing in the true sense of the word; it encourages hidden potential to germinate and come to fullest flower."
--Joan Borysenko, author of "Minding the Body, Mending the Mind"

"Jean Houston brings down fire from heaven to empower and inspire individual lives."
--Larry Dossey, M.D., author of "Healing Words" and "Be Careful What You Pray For, You Just Might Get It"

From the Back Cover

Discover your own extraordinary gifts and live every day with passion

Now you can explore and expand your own unique possibilities on all four levels of your being--the physical, psychological, symbolic, and spiritual--using the practical and creative tools in this remarkable guide. In her most deeply transforming book to date, Houston leads you on a profound journey of self-discovery and shows how you can courageously commit to experiencing your real potential.

Review Quotes

"This is one of the finest books I have ever read, authored by one of the finest individuals I have ever met."-- Caroline Myss, Ph.D., author of "Why People Don't Heal and How They Can" and "Anatomy of the Spirit""Jean Houston eloquently reveals the Essential Self--the guide within us all, which can lead us to our higher destiny, expose our purpose for being, and manifest all that we can be...if we have the courage to listen."-- James Redfield, author of "The Celestine Prophecy""Jean Houston is a national treasure. She writes from her heart directly to mine--very simply. I love this book."-- Dr. Wayne W. Dryer, author of "Manifest Your Destiny"""A Passion for the Possible" is a guide to expressing our fullest potential as human beings by one of the greatest teachers of this time, or indeed, of any time. Jean Houston's work is a blessing in the true sense of the word; it encourages hidden potential to germinate and come to fullest flower."-- Joan Borysenko, author of "Minding the Body, Mending the Mind"