Sharing the Wisdom of Time

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Inspiration for the Netflix series Stories of a Generation with Pope Francis

“To walk toward the future, the past is needed” —Pope Francis

One day, while at prayer, Pope Francis was inspired to shine a light on the vital role of grandparents and other elders and the life-changing wisdom they have to share. Sharing the Wisdom of Time is the culmination of the Holy Father’s vision. Elders from over 30 countries share their wisdom carved from lifetimes of experience. From a blind basket-weaver in Kenya to a centenarian midwife in Guatemala who has delivered 10,000 babies, every story is a testament to the power of faith, perseverance, human resilience, and love. Pope Francis contributes as a fellow elder, offering the Preface and his own story in each chapter, while also reflecting on dozens of others’ stories. 
 

2020 International Book Awards, Finalist: Photography  
2019 Illumination Book Awards, Gold: Keepsake/Specialty Bible 
2019 Independent Press Awards, Winner: Coffee Table Book 
2019 Association of Catholic Publishers’ “Excellence in Publishing Book Awards,” First Place: Inspirational  
2019 International Book Awards, Finalist: Christianity 
2019 Catholic Press Association Book Awards, First Place: Design & Production 
2019 Catholic Press Association Book Awards, First Place: Family Life 
2019 Catholic Press Association Book Awards, First Place: Coffee Table Book/Religious Art 
2019 Catholic Press Association Book Awards, First Place: Pope Francis 
2019 Catholic Press Association Book Awards, Third Place: Spirituality 
2019 Catholic Press Association Book Awards, Honorable Mention: Best Front Cover Art 
2019 Living Now Book Awards, Evergreen Book Medal: Spiritual Leadership 
2019 Best Book Awards, Winner: Novelty & Gift Book 
2019 Best Book Awards, Winner: Photography 

From the Publisher

The Inspiration for the 4-Part NetFlix series “Stories of a Generation with Pope Francis”

Elders share their wisdom carved from lifetimes of experience

This book began in prayer and grew as a labor of love. During one of his daily prayer sessions, Pope Francis received an inspiration: to shine a light on the vital role of grandparents and other elders. He began to preach frequently about the world’s need to pay close attention to our elders and heed their wisdom. Over a year and a half, Loyola Press and its partners interviewed more than 250 people. Not all stories could fit into the book, but no effort was wasted. Every single contribution helped shape this book, which is Pope Francis’s gift of appreciation to all the elders of the world and to younger generations whose lives their wisdom may inspire.

Themes in Sharing the Wisdom of Time Work Struggle Love Death Hope

Some of the elders who share their wisdom

Leah Chase

New Orleans, LA, United States

Greg Boyle, SJ

Los Angeles, CA, United States

Jesus Landáburu Sagüillo

Spain

Rosa María Gómez Padílla

Nicaragua

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Loyola Press
Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 24, 2018
Edition ‏ : ‎ Illustrated
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 178 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0829446222
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0829446227
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.75 pounds
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 12 years and up
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.25 x 0.75 x 12.25 inches
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