{"product_id":"sirius-growth-in-community-through-the-power-of-spirit-paperback","title":"Sirius: Growth in Community through the Power of Spirit - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBruce Davidson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eDevin Lafferty\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eLlani Davidson\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNestled in the foothills of Massachusetts, Sirius Community celebrates 40 years this year as one of the longest-standing Intentional Communities in the United States. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Last fall, Sirius lost its co-founding face of the community Bruce Davidson. A charismatic leader since day one, Bruce interacted with each guest and visitor with stories of wisdom and humor. Armed with only a dream and faith in a divine calling, but no address and little money, he, along with other founding members, persisted and built a community. Through late night nail pounding, confronting interpersonal conflict, crippling lawsuits, unwavering tenacity, and abundant contributions from countless others at Sirius he has left a legacy that touched the lives of many. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e How has Sirius survived and continued to blossom into a thriving community against all odds? What are the secrets of success? \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e In this new book, compiled from recorded interviews with Bruce two years before he died, he shares personal struggle and insight in his role of leadership. His stories will make you laugh and cry as he dances between personal life experiences and community wisdom. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e After falling 50 feet out of a tree, almost dying and breaking his back, he takes us with him on his own personal journey. The wisdom and challenges he faced over the course of his seven-year illness are illuminated in his words.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe lays out the mistakes and perseverance, the tragedies and miracles as he outlines the history and construction of Sirius both physically and spiritually. He speaks of the spirituality in all of us, how group process aligns us with our truth, and finding paths through conflict. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile sometimes successful and other times full of frustration and difficulty, he never gave up on a 40-year experiment called community. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Co-edited by Devin Lafferty, former community member, and Llani Davidson, Bruce's daughter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you have landed at Sirius some time in your life, are considering community living, face challenges in your own community, or have an interest in your own personal growth, this book offers new wisdom on the human condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 278\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.58 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 17, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42660340760672,"sku":"9780692196038","price":43.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0598\/1922\/9280\/files\/N-EO61Cr_p9780692196038.webp?v=1774302655","url":"https:\/\/bijoucc.myshopify.com\/products\/sirius-growth-in-community-through-the-power-of-spirit-paperback","provider":"CARIBBEAN CONNECT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}