Canadian non-fiction, Canadian authors (Non-fiction), General non-fiction
Human-narrated audio
Peace is not just the work of governments or armies or diplomats, Jean Vanier argues, but the task of each…
one of us. We can all become makers of peace. He shows that ordinary people, unknown and unrecognized, are transforming our world little by little. 2003.
Canadian non-fiction, Canadian authors (Non-fiction), Philosophy
Human-narrated audio
Jean Vanier shares his vision for creating a common good that radically changes our communities, our relationships, and ourselves. He…
proposes that by opening ourselves to others, those we perceive as weak, different, or inferior, we can achieve true personal and societal freedom. 1998.
Canadian non-fiction, Canadian authors (Non-fiction), Philosophy
Human-narrated audio, Automated braille
What is the meaning of happiness? Is the quest for happiness the true purpose of our lives? Jean Vanier considers…
these questions by examining Aristotle's best-known works in order to map a possible road to happiness. Vanier focuses on Aristotle's belief that a desire for happiness is an innate human drive and involves a virtuous intellectual and spiritual quest. 2001.