Deeper Simplicity, Broader Generosity - by Celeste A Ventura (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Deeper Simplicity, Broader Generosity uses images found in agriculture, architecture, and creation-including a trellis, a jackpine, an artichoke, a ballet barre, a stork nest-to engage the reader in exploration of how and why we earn, spend, invest, and share our money. Reflections on these images help to build financial knowledge and engagement that can be transformational for ourselves, our communities, and the world.

- Financial wellness book for individuals; views financial planning and decision-making through the lens of personal spirituality.
- Respected workshop leader and CREDO faculty member.
- Twelve full color images.
- Discussion questions included.

Review Quotes

"This is a tremendous resource for anyone who wants to make a meaningful shift in aligning their spiritual lives with their financial lives. The power of this book lies in the invitation to explore and play with images that speak to the soul-the place where transformation incubates and takes hold."
--The Rev. Laurel Johnston, Stewardship Officer (2008-2013), The Episcopal Church and Director of Alumni Affairs and Major Gift Officer, Church Divinity School of the Pacific

"Deeper Simplicity is a clearly written gift of a book. It offers a set of enduring images that can move individuals and groups to see financial well-being in a new light. Many of these images are quite powerful, pushing and pulling us to consider how aligned our treasure is with our deepest values, long after turning the last page."
--Miguel Angel Escobar, Senior Program Director, Episcopal Church Foundation

"Celeste Ventura provides a much needed reflection on how spiritual and practical matters are brought together in our lives and the pathway of faith. Our living will be more hopeful and fulfilled when we connect our financial resources with the values and beliefs that are at the core of faith. Deeper Simplicity, Broader Generosity provides map and method to help us do that."
--The Rev. Dr. James B. Lemler, Rector, Christ Church, Greenwich, Connecticut

"Celeste Ventura speaks the language of beauty, poetry, and gentle grace taking the anxiety-inducing subject of money and stewardship to God in a way that is truly life-giving. Deeper Simplicity, Broader Generosity is an invitation to reflect on finances that draws me in to a conversation with myself and God that I've longed for and will say "yes" to over and over again."
--The Rev. Jennifer Baskerville-Burrows, Director of Networking for the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago, CREDO spiritual faculty, and writer on food and spirituality