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Release Dates. Official Sites. Company Credits. Technical Specs. Episode List. Plot Summary. Plot Keywords. Parents Guide. External Sites. User Reviews. User Ratings. External Reviews. Metacritic Reviews. Photo Gallery. Trailers and Videos. Crazy Credits. Alternate Versions. Rate This. Episode Guide. A year-old vampire in a body of a teenager helps with a female werewolf and a ghost to solve a murder mystery. Added to Watchlist. Top-Rated Episodes S1. Error: please try again. The Best Horror Movies on Netflix. Featuring interviews with world-renowned scientists, each hour unfolds with a CSI- like forensic investigation into the life and death of a specific hominid ancestor. The programs were shot "in the trenches" where discoveries were unearthed throughout Africa and Europe. Dry bones spring back to life with stunning computer-generated animation and prosthetics. Fossils not only give us clues to what early hominids looked like, but, with the aid of ingenious new lab techniques, how they lived and how we became the creative, thinking humans of today. She only became a werewolf recently, and she finds it hard to accept her fate. After a full moon night Christa can not tell what she has done as a werewolf. She could have acted friendly or killed her whole family. That scares her very much. Christa is one of the best students of the whole school and is involved in a lot of social projects. After becoming a werewolf she gets worse in school and stays by herself. Actress Leila Mimmack describes Christa as a difficult moody teenager, who is scared of being a werewolf. At first, she is not happy about working together with Adam and Matt. Later however they help her find herself, as a werewolf as well as a teenager. Matt is a ghost. He has been murdered recently and is declared missing. Nobody knows who had murdered Matt, not even Matt himself. When he was still alive Matt was a loner, who was bullied. He has always been in love with Christa, who barely recognised him. As a ghost he can only be seen by supernatural creatures, like the vampire Adam and the werewolf Christa. Actor Josh Brown describes Matt as a very insecure boy. He is a loner who doesn't know what to do when he talks to somebody. Furthermore, he has been so much used to being ignored that he did not even realise that he had died and became a ghost. Adam and Christa are the first to talk to him, which makes Matt very happy. Brandy Mulligan is a pretty and popular student. She is the youngest child of the Crompton family. Many people are scared of this family. There are many rumours about them, but nobody knows which are true and which are false. Brandy's father Jerry is accused of grievous bodily harm. His victim is not able to speak and has a fractured jaw. However, people are afraid to testify against him. To not be associated to her family Brandy Crompton changed her name into Brandy Mulligan. Brandy does martial arts and has archived the black belt. Danny Curtis is a bully and a friend of Brandy. By bullying he hides his own insecurity. Danny's father left the family when Danny was still a baby. After this Danny's mother made Danny do some jobs to earn the money for the family. When Christa adds Danny's name to the list of the school's socials projects, like taking care of older people or gardening Danny's behavior begins to change. He becomes the pupil of the month. Mr Swan is a sports teacher. He doesn't like his students and bullies the students who are not good in his lessons. Mr Roe is teacher at the Rathborne High School. He is very insecure and is bullied by his students and Mr Swan. In addition diary entries by the characters, fictional newspaper articles e. They are between 20 seconds and 2 minutes long. The specials provide background information on the characters and have been published between the episodes. The last special The Return takes place after the end of the series. Banff Rockie Award :. However Becoming Human shows the problems from a different perspective, the perspective of teenagers. The series describe the difficulties in being an adolescent, the social stratification of school cliques and bullying at school. The writers handle these "very serious issues with a gentle touch and some deft, dark humor without ever making light of these serious issues. Altogether Becoming Human is a brilliant series with a high quality of writing. Furthermore, it has great main and supporting actors, who show authentic performances. Dan Owen explains, that Becoming Human is a high quality series. However it isn't as sexy, stylish, acerbic, and compelling as the British TV series Misfits. The series is made for a younger audience. Older viewers might not like the series as much as the younger ones. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Archived from the original on 16 April Retrieved 22 September Retrieved 16 April Retrieved 29 October Becoming Human by Jean Vanier

You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Episodes Seasons. Edit Cast Series cast summary: Lenora Crichlow Annie Sawyer 30 episodes, Russell Tovey Mitchell 23 episodes, Sinead Keenan Nina 19 episodes, Michael Socha Hal 14 episodes, Jason Watkins Edit Storyline A werewolf, a vampire and a ghost live in a flat in Bristol. Taglines: Meet Mitchell, George and Annie. Flatmates by day - undead by night. Edit Did You Know? Trivia The producers of the show felt that it would stretch the budget to the limit if they had to digitally remove Aidan Turner Mitchell 's reflection from everything that had a reflective surface, so they came up with the notion that vampires can only be invisible in objects with silver backings, such as mirrors and cameras. Goofs Annie's headstone changes from season Unless of course her family had it changed when Owen confessed to killing her, but they never mention it. Was this review helpful to you? Yes No Report this. Frequently Asked Questions Q: Where is their house? Country: UK. Language: English. Runtime: 60 min. Sound Mix: Dolby Digital. Color: Color. Edit page. Add episode. October Streaming Picks. Back to School Picks. Clear your history. Annie Sawyer 30 episodes, Mitchell 23 episodes, Nina 19 episodes, Hal 14 episodes, Herrick 13 episodes, An explosion of recent discoveries sheds light on these questions, and NOVA's comprehensive, three-part special, "Becoming Human," examines what the latest scientific research reveals about our hominid relatives—putting together the pieces of our human past and transforming our understanding of our earliest ancestors. Featuring interviews with world-renowned scientists, each hour unfolds with a CSI-like forensic investigation into the life and death of a specific hominid ancestor. The programs were shot "in the trenches" where discoveries were unearthed throughout Africa and Europe. Dry bones spring back to life with stunning computer-generated animation and prosthetics. It's here he meets the beautiful, cool Christa Leila Mimmack; Married, Single, Other - who just happens to be a werewolf. They strike up a friendship with Matt Josh Brown; Grange Hill , and the three of them become embroiled in a mystery that leads to more than they bargained for Written by loqjaw. Looking for something to watch? Choose an adventure below and discover your next favorite movie or TV show. Visit our What to Watch page. Sign In. Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Full Cast and Crew. Release Dates. Official Sites. Company Credits. Technical Specs. Episode List. Plot Summary. Plot Keywords. Parents Guide. External Sites. User Reviews. User Ratings. External Reviews. Metacritic Reviews. Photo Gallery. Trailers and Videos. Becoming Human - Wikipedia

Fossils not only give us clues to what early hominids looked like, but, with the aid of ingenious new lab techniques, how they lived and how we became the creative, thinking humans of today. Our Sponsors Draper. Support Provided By Learn More. Unearthing our earliest ancestors. Episodes All Episodes. Birth of Humanity: New discoveries reveal how early humans hunted and formed families. Read Article Are Neanderthals Human? Rating details. More filters. Sort order. Start your review of Becoming Human. Aug 08, Sylvester rated it it was amazing Shelves: favorites , non-fiction. Jean Vanier, a man I thoroughly respect, the founder of L'Arch, a community for the intellectually disabled. Such a thought-provoking book. I could not possibly say enough about it. Some quotes to give you a feel for Vanier's perspective on humanity: "I also believe that those we most often exclude from the normal life of society, people with disabilities, have profound lessons to teach us. When we do include them, they add richly to our lives and add immensely to our world. We all want to turn away from anything that reveals the failure, pain, sickness, and death beneath the brightly painted surface of our ordered lives. Civilization is, at least in part, about pretending that things are better than they are. We all want to be in a happy place, where everyone is nice and good and can fend for themselves. We shun our own weakness and the weakness in others. We refuse to listen to the cry of the needy. How easy it is to fall into the illusion of a beautiful world when we have lost trust in our capacity to make our broken world a place that can become more beautiful. Love how Vanier champions the beauty and value of every human being. Feb 22, Gary Patton added it Recommends it for: those who long to know what it means to be human. Recommended to Gary by: I read a quote and was intrigued about the my famous, fellow Canadian. Shelves: christian , lifestyle , spiritual-growth , spirituality , understanding-god , wellness , canadian. You will enjoy this heart-warming book as much as did I. It's authored by one of our greatest, Canadian humanitarian, Jean Vanier. He is a scion of an equally famous Canadian family. Jean Vanier is the founder of the world-famous L'Arche. L'Arche provides residences for the emotionally, mentally, and physically disabled I was amazed to discover that Mr. Vanier started the first L'Arche in his home north of Paris in That was the year when I was in my third year of a four year History program at the University of Toronto. Vanier was launching a movement that today, about 50 years later, has spawned L'Arche communities in thirty-five different countries. The book is filled with encouraging, engaging stories, shared by a Godly man, that teach stupendous life lessons! View 2 comments. Feb 14, Sharif Khan rated it really liked it. More than a thought-provoking read, it is a heart-provoking read which challenges society's definition of "success" by offering a different paradigm: belonging in brokenness in communion with others through mutual vulnerability and openness, sharing our weaknesses and calling forth what is beautiful in us and others, and putting justice, truth, and service to others above our own personal gain. Instead of the traditional pyramid scheme, the author poignantly asks: "Can we hope for a society whos More than a thought-provoking read, it is a heart-provoking read which challenges society's definition of "success" by offering a different paradigm: belonging in brokenness in communion with others through mutual vulnerability and openness, sharing our weaknesses and calling forth what is beautiful in us and others, and putting justice, truth, and service to others above our own personal gain. Instead of the traditional pyramid scheme, the author poignantly asks: "Can we hope for a society whose metaphor is not a pyramid but a body, and where each of us is a vital part in the harmony and function of the whole? View 1 comment. Jan 24, Gina rated it really liked it. A beautiful explanation of the worldview that has motivated Vanier's remarkably generous and giving life. He is a Christian, and his faith encapsulates all the most lovely and wonderful aspects. It is a beautiful, connected way to go through life, and Vanier is a convincing messenger. Man, people a A beautiful explanation of the worldview that has motivated Vanier's remarkably generous and giving life. Man, people are messy. I don't have an easy answer about how to reconcile enlightened, beautiful ideas coming from a man behaving in repulsive ways in private. Feb 08, Sarah rated it it was amazing Shelves: love-wins-list. Highly recommend! I will be rereading this! They must be nourished by encounters with other hearts they can lead us into other gardens of life, into a new and deeper vulnerability, and into a new understanding of the universe, of God, of history, and of the beauty and depth of each and every human being. We are riders who have to take into account the life if the horse on order to guide it where we want it to go. We are not called to suppress our passions or compulsions, nor to confront them head on, nor to be governed by them, but to orientate them in the direction we want to go. Just as it took time for me to discover all that was broken in myself: my prejudices, my fears, my mixed motivations, my weaknesses, my need to succeed, and my fear of failure. We must ask ourselves: Who is walking with me? I did not keep things hidden within, where they could rot and decay. I was able to name my weaknesses and fears. The loss of a false self-image, if it is an image of superiority, or the need to hide our brokenness can bring anguish and inner pain. We can only accept this pain if we discover our true self beneath all the masks and realize that if we are broken, we are also more beautiful than we ever dared to suspect. Oct 31, Martinus rated it it was amazing Shelves: philosophy , anthropology , theology , psychology. Venier argues that human hearts are liberated from loneliness by acting on our innate sense of belonging by embracing the weakness of others. Loneliness drives towards closer union with God or towards fear, depression, apathy and a loss of trust. The passage of life suggests that the tension between recurring order and chaos creates insecurity and loneliness. In order itself are the seeds of change, something we can choose to help evolve by seeking truth and meaning or resist in our rigidity. Ma Venier argues that human hearts are liberated from loneliness by acting on our innate sense of belonging by embracing the weakness of others. Making sense of a changing world underscores the necessity for community or an innate need in our hearts to belong to a group to find truth together and to be part of something much bigger. In such a context fear closes down, and love opens up. Love transforms, opens our hearts and set us on a path of healing that sees the gifts in all people, thereby discovering our common humanity. The fear of maintaining our own order against different people or the fear of our own failures starts to dissipate. We realize that the weak and downtrodden have gifts to offer as well, but opening our hearts in communion to them means to be vulnerable. It remains a choice to treat people as people, stemming from a heart matured in love and trusting in God. To be able to maintain this we need to be free from our compulsive needs for success, to be powerful, to be approved of and also free from past hurts that cut us of from others. Emerging from self-centeredness is a painful process, often accompanied by symptoms of grief and feelings of inner-emptiness. Finding freedom from inner hurts is a process of forgiveness by which we start to accept and love those who have hurt us. The inner power of the Spirit can transform our hearts of stone, give us courage to forgive and be forgiven. In this sense we transcend our humanity and become truly human — created in the image of God. One of those books that makes you think! The concept of loneliness, in this day an age, isn't a foreign one. We are more connected then ever via media, but strongly lacking in real life connection. We are starving for real connection. How much more can individual with disability, can suffer the pain of loneliness? How often they are overlooked because, we, don't know how to deal with our own discomfort? Vanier, help is to understand ourselves so we can see those around us who are too often over One of those books that makes you think! Vanier, help is to understand ourselves so we can see those around us who are too often overlooked. Dec 03, Sebastien rated it really liked it. This was a powerful book. Jean Vanier pushes you to become the best human you can be. This means forgiving your enemies and even loving them , and agreeing to change your entire world view in order to make the world a better place. Imagine someone knocks on your door and asks you for food. Naturally, most good samaritans would give this person some food. But what if the person came back the next day, and every day after that? What if this person came back with his or her friends? Would you still This was a powerful book. Would you still give food? Would you reject this person? Jean Vanier believes that most people would, but that they shouldn't. Becoming friends with a homeless person isn't scary because the person is homeless, he argues, but rather because we know it would change our lives. Vanier is basically the nicest, most positive forward-thinking person ever. He truly believes that communion and friendship and love will overpower evil in humanity. He certainly gives a good example to follow. What's tough to digest about this book is that you will grapple with what it means to be human for yourself, and whether your life would be better off if you sacrificed and helped others or if you attempted to accrue as many material goods as possible. It will at least get you thinking. Mar 08, Alexander rated it liked it. It is challenging to know what to say about this book today. My girlfriend and I read it together over the course of a few months, and shortly after we finished reading it, the report on Vanier's past misdeeds was published. It's hard to know how much that should affect how his works should be viewed. Obviously, many have found solace in Vanier's writing and in his examination of basic human needs for proper development. At the same time, this work cannot be completely separated from his persona It is challenging to know what to say about this book today. At the same time, this work cannot be completely separated from his personal life and past actions. To be honest, it's hard to recall parts of this book and think that the person writing it could also be manipulative and abusive, especially in the context of spiritual direction. The author seems to have a deep understanding of and a willingness to explore the human condition and the feelings of loneliness, rejection, belonging, and love. Did he come to these insights after years of reflection about his past sins and what motivated them? Did he simply try to reject that part of himself outright and sweep it under the rug? I have no idea, but reading this book is certainly more complicated now than it was a year ago. Is it worth keeping the book, or should we abandon Vanier because of the reports about him? Though I understand the latter sentiment, I hesitate to jettison authors and their ideas simply because of a personal flaw of theirs. On a different but related note, though, I found the book thoughtful, but not necessarily memorable as a spiritual read. That said, the book itself is a copy of Vanier's Massey Lecture, so it lends itself better to a deep read over a short time period. If you are looking to read it, I would suggest taking that approach. The way that I took it in over a long span of time made it hard to differentiate some of the concepts between and within chapters. Apr 23, Luke rated it it was amazing. Becoming Human is one of the rarest things in the world; a book that effectively describes the greatest mysteries of Life's goodness. Thank you Jean and thanks be to God for your life. Jean Vanier's book about what it means to be human is full of wisdom and challenges. True freedom comes when we learn to forgive, love, and accept others. His ideas are radical: success in capitalism leads us further away from the heart and soul. An inspiring read. This is a great book. I loved it from beginning to end. Jean Vanier possesses great insights on living, acceptance and forgiveness. Because of this book I not only see myself differently but I also see other differently especially those who are disabled in any way. Dec 26, Brannon Shortt rated it really liked it. Jan 12, Michael Wayne Hampton rated it it was amazing Shelves: non-fiction. If I could have every person on the planet read one book it would be this one, and Earth would be a better place for it. Sep 15, Liz Kent rated it liked it. As i began the book, i was excited to finally be reading something about the profession i have been working in for some time as i rarely i get the opportunity to discuss it with anyone around me. In my opinion, this book does a decent job in asking how individuals with disabilities fit into our society, however, it falters in actually describing individuals living in with disabilities in a way that i found a bit reductive. Anyway, I also found out that after all of what was preached in this book, Vanier was accused on multiple occasions of sexual assault against women, so Again not a bad blood, definitely valuable for those who dont know a lot about individuals with disabilities, but can equally be harmful due to the simplified depiction of individuals living with disabilities which lend to old stereotypes and discriminative ideals. Jan 28, Brett Gorney rated it it was amazing. It only took me 4. Extremely well written and extremely deep on so many levels. It reveals the ugliness and sin we all walk with when in comes to seeing everybody as equals For such people, loneliness has become intolerable but, instead of slipping into apathy or anger, they use the energy of loneliness to seek God. It pushes them towards the absolute. An experience of God quenches this thirst for the absolute but at the same time, paradoxically, whets it, because this is an experience that can never be total; by necessity, the knowledge of God is always partial. So loneliness opens up mystics to a desire to love each and every human being as God loves them. Mar 09, Ann Yeong rated it it was amazing. Rohr and Vanier are very different persons and writers but in both these books, they seek to convey a singular truth - to be fully human is to let go of and move beyond our compulsions, addictions and the relentless demands of our ego false self and to become fully alive. Being fully human also entails desiring the same freedom and joy for others too - including those whom we I finished this book, as well as Richard Rohr's "Immortal Diamond: The Search for our True Self", within the same week.

Being Human (TV Series –) - IMDb Argues that blackness disrupts our essential ideas of race, gender, and, ultimately, the human Rewriting the pernicious, enduring relationship between blackness and animality in the history of Western science and philosophy, Becoming Human: Matter and Meaning in an Antiblack World breaks open the rancorous debate between black critical theory and posthumanism. Through the cultural terrain of literature by Toni Morrison, Nalo Hopkinson, Audre Lorde, and Octavia Butler, the art of Wangechi Mutu and Ezrom Legae, and the oratory of Frederick Douglass, Zakiyyah Iman Jackson both critiques and displaces the racial logic that has dominated scientific thought since the Enlightenment. In so doing, Becoming Human demonstrates that the history of racialized gender and maternity, specifically antiblackness, is indispensable to future thought on matter, materiality, animality, and posthumanism. Jackson argues that African diasporic cultural production alters the meaning of being human and engages in imaginative practices of world-building against a history of the bestialization and thingification of blackness—the process of imagining the black person as an empty vessel, a non-being, an ontological zero—and the violent imposition of colonial myths of racial hierarchy. What emerges is a radically unruly sense of a being, knowing, feeling existence: one that necessarily ruptures the foundations of "the human. In order itself are the seeds of change, something we can choose to help evolve by seeking truth and meaning or resist in our rigidity. Ma Venier argues that human hearts are liberated from loneliness by acting on our innate sense of belonging by embracing the weakness of others. Making sense of a changing world underscores the necessity for community or an innate need in our hearts to belong to a group to find truth together and to be part of something much bigger. In such a context fear closes down, and love opens up. Love transforms, opens our hearts and set us on a path of healing that sees the gifts in all people, thereby discovering our common humanity. The fear of maintaining our own order against different people or the fear of our own failures starts to dissipate. We realize that the weak and downtrodden have gifts to offer as well, but opening our hearts in communion to them means to be vulnerable. It remains a choice to treat people as people, stemming from a heart matured in love and trusting in God. To be able to maintain this we need to be free from our compulsive needs for success, to be powerful, to be approved of and also free from past hurts that cut us of from others. Emerging from self-centeredness is a painful process, often accompanied by symptoms of grief and feelings of inner-emptiness. Finding freedom from inner hurts is a process of forgiveness by which we start to accept and love those who have hurt us. The inner power of the Spirit can transform our hearts of stone, give us courage to forgive and be forgiven. In this sense we transcend our humanity and become truly human — created in the image of God. One of those books that makes you think! The concept of loneliness, in this day an age, isn't a foreign one. We are more connected then ever via media, but strongly lacking in real life connection. We are starving for real connection. How much more can individual with disability, can suffer the pain of loneliness? How often they are overlooked because, we, don't know how to deal with our own discomfort? Vanier, help is to understand ourselves so we can see those around us who are too often over One of those books that makes you think! Vanier, help is to understand ourselves so we can see those around us who are too often overlooked. Dec 03, Sebastien rated it really liked it. This was a powerful book. Jean Vanier pushes you to become the best human you can be. This means forgiving your enemies and even loving them , and agreeing to change your entire world view in order to make the world a better place. Imagine someone knocks on your door and asks you for food. Naturally, most good samaritans would give this person some food. But what if the person came back the next day, and every day after that? What if this person came back with his or her friends? Would you still This was a powerful book. Would you still give food? Would you reject this person? Jean Vanier believes that most people would, but that they shouldn't. Becoming friends with a homeless person isn't scary because the person is homeless, he argues, but rather because we know it would change our lives. Vanier is basically the nicest, most positive forward-thinking person ever. He truly believes that communion and friendship and love will overpower evil in humanity. He certainly gives a good example to follow. What's tough to digest about this book is that you will grapple with what it means to be human for yourself, and whether your life would be better off if you sacrificed and helped others or if you attempted to accrue as many material goods as possible. It will at least get you thinking. Mar 08, Alexander rated it liked it. It is challenging to know what to say about this book today. My girlfriend and I read it together over the course of a few months, and shortly after we finished reading it, the report on Vanier's past misdeeds was published. It's hard to know how much that should affect how his works should be viewed. Obviously, many have found solace in Vanier's writing and in his examination of basic human needs for proper development. At the same time, this work cannot be completely separated from his persona It is challenging to know what to say about this book today. At the same time, this work cannot be completely separated from his personal life and past actions. To be honest, it's hard to recall parts of this book and think that the person writing it could also be manipulative and abusive, especially in the context of spiritual direction. The author seems to have a deep understanding of and a willingness to explore the human condition and the feelings of loneliness, rejection, belonging, and love. Did he come to these insights after years of reflection about his past sins and what motivated them? Did he simply try to reject that part of himself outright and sweep it under the rug? I have no idea, but reading this book is certainly more complicated now than it was a year ago. Is it worth keeping the book, or should we abandon Vanier because of the reports about him? Though I understand the latter sentiment, I hesitate to jettison authors and their ideas simply because of a personal flaw of theirs. On a different but related note, though, I found the book thoughtful, but not necessarily memorable as a spiritual read. That said, the book itself is a copy of Vanier's Massey Lecture, so it lends itself better to a deep read over a short time period. If you are looking to read it, I would suggest taking that approach. The way that I took it in over a long span of time made it hard to differentiate some of the concepts between and within chapters. Apr 23, Luke rated it it was amazing. Becoming Human is one of the rarest things in the world; a book that effectively describes the greatest mysteries of Life's goodness. Thank you Jean and thanks be to God for your life. Jean Vanier's book about what it means to be human is full of wisdom and challenges. True freedom comes when we learn to forgive, love, and accept others. His ideas are radical: success in capitalism leads us further away from the heart and soul. An inspiring read. This is a great book. I loved it from beginning to end. Jean Vanier possesses great insights on living, acceptance and forgiveness. Because of this book I not only see myself differently but I also see other differently especially those who are disabled in any way. Dec 26, Brannon Shortt rated it really liked it. Jan 12, Michael Wayne Hampton rated it it was amazing Shelves: non-fiction. If I could have every person on the planet read one book it would be this one, and Earth would be a better place for it. Sep 15, Liz Kent rated it liked it. As i began the book, i was excited to finally be reading something about the profession i have been working in for some time as i rarely i get the opportunity to discuss it with anyone around me. In my opinion, this book does a decent job in asking how individuals with disabilities fit into our society, however, it falters in actually describing individuals living in with disabilities in a way that i found a bit reductive. Anyway, I also found out that after all of what was preached in this book, Vanier was accused on multiple occasions of sexual assault against women, so Again not a bad blood, definitely valuable for those who dont know a lot about individuals with disabilities, but can equally be harmful due to the simplified depiction of individuals living with disabilities which lend to old stereotypes and discriminative ideals. Jan 28, Brett Gorney rated it it was amazing. It only took me 4. Extremely well written and extremely deep on so many levels. It reveals the ugliness and sin we all walk with when in comes to seeing everybody as equals For such people, loneliness has become intolerable but, instead of slipping into apathy or anger, they use the energy of loneliness to seek God. It pushes them towards the absolute. An experience of God quenches this thirst for the absolute but at the same time, paradoxically, whets it, because this is an experience that can never be total; by necessity, the knowledge of God is always partial. So loneliness opens up mystics to a desire to love each and every human being as God loves them. Mar 09, Ann Yeong rated it it was amazing. Rohr and Vanier are very different persons and writers but in both these books, they seek to convey a singular truth - to be fully human is to let go of and move beyond our compulsions, addictions and the relentless demands of our ego false self and to become fully alive. Being fully human also entails desiring the same freedom and joy for others too - including those whom we I finished this book, as well as Richard Rohr's "Immortal Diamond: The Search for our True Self", within the same week. Being fully human also entails desiring the same freedom and joy for others too - including those whom we dislike, or hate, those whom we fear I first heard of Jean Vanier through Henri Nouwen's books and had wondered at who this man might be who had so inspired Nouwen's own inspiring books on spirituality. Having read "Becoming Human," I am struck by the fullness of Jean Vanier's own humanity which comes across in his writing. Here was a philosopher and theologian whose greatest wisdom - which is so generously shared in this book - came from his interior journey, a journey that has been facilitated by his relationships with the mentally handicapped whom he sees and loves in their full personhood. Here is a person who has come to deep awareness and knowledge of his own sins and limitations and who have come to love and be loved beyond creed, religion, and institution even as his own particular journey takes its nourishment from the Catholic Church. I feel that "Becoming Human" isn't a book that can be enjoyed if it is read from the head, as the language it speaks is one of the heart - it speaks the universal language of love and a common humanity that excludes no one. I found its message affirming and challenging. In particular, when I read the last chapter on Forgiveness, I found myself recognising how much forgiveness still lies ahead of me if I desire to continue this journey of becoming fully human and fully alive. So much to think on and grow in my own reality as a human. So many words of insight to highlight and ponder and put in my personal thought life towards others living life around me. It means to be someone, to have cultivated our gifts, and also to be open to others, to look at them not with a feeling of superiority but with eyes of respect. It means to become men and women with the wisdom of love. For this, we often need help. For many, as for myself, r So much to think on and grow in my own reality as a human. For many, as for myself, religion can be a gentle source of strength and love, as can a mentor or wise friend. I appreciated how he shared when his perspective changed and grew and loved more freely. So many great points and learnings from reading this book for me. May 06, Steve Murdock rated it really liked it. This book takes you inside heart of Jean Vanier, who finds that those persons with special needs have so much to teach the rest of us. They do not seek out wealth, power and status as is the goal for the majority of the first world society. They find joy in acceptance, care for one another and just to love and be loved - in other words to simply be human. Vanier is a remarkable man and a role model for all of us. The book gets a bit long in the tooth in spots thus the four v five star review , but it is more than worth reading. Nov 28, Richard rated it really liked it. A great inspirational read written by one of the kindest souls I know of. Apr 09, Bob rated it it was amazing. This is the classic work of Vanier. He teaches us how to become. His work with disabled people has changed the way we think about them and about ourselves. The leader becomes the servant and the servant becomes the leader. A must read for those who serve. Sep 29, Nicole rated it really liked it. Yes it is repetitive. But this book has some fundamental ways of looking at the world and ourselves that lead our path to a humble, loving, and ultimately joy filled life. A call to action. Beautiful important message. Nov 18, Kevin Wojciechowski rated it liked it. The first two chapters had some really great insights. The last three seemed to be a little watered down, repetitive, and occasionally too liberal for me. Jan 18, Little Zap rated it it was amazing Shelves: A really good, easy read. Vanier presents essential Christian elements by rooting them in the experience of those with intellectual disabilities as facilitated by l'Arche. A few quotes below that struck me. Of what? Of existing? Of being judged? By whom? We do not know. Loneliness is a taste of death. I have seen firsthand how fear is a great and terrible motivator of human actions. It is this unique and exceptional quality that each person is called to develop. It is only once a heart has become mature in love that it can take the road of insecurity, putting its trust in God. He lived a love of trust. In this way, he touched many people's hearts. When one loves with trust, one does not give things, one gives oneself, and, so, calls forth a communion of hearts. Jul 09, Len Knighton rated it liked it Shelves: general-non-fiction. I have often said or written that we do not read in a vacuum. Sometimes our opinion of a book is based on the context of its reading. 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