by Jean Vanier · Paulist Press · Tapa blanda · ISBN 9780809145874
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«Becoming Human» is Jean Vanier's philosophy essay, published by Paulist Press in paperback (166 pages, in English).
Jean Vanier reflects on what makes us fully human and proposes recognizing one's own fragility as a path to encounter with others. Faced with a society that values strength, welcoming those we perceive as weak or different can transform our relationships and communities, and open us to personal and social freedom.
Tenth anniversary edition, published in 2008 with a new introduction by the author. Winner of the Gordon Montador Award in 1999; it arose from the CBC radio series Ideas.
For readers of philosophy, spirituality, and theology interested in disability, vulnerability, and inclusion.
Jean Vanier was a Canadian Catholic philosopher and theologian. In 1964, he founded L'Arche, an international federation of communities spread over 37 countries for people with developmental disabilities and those who assist them. In 1971, he co-founded Faith and Light with Marie-Hélène Mathieu, which also works for people with developmental disabilities, their families, and friends in over 80 countries. He continued to live as a member of the original L'Arche community in Trosly-Breuil, France, until his death.
