Written with exceptional clarity and insight (New York Times), and ranging widely over case studies, scientific knowledge about memory, and personal experience, as well as recent events and trial involving conflicting or repressed memories, Kotre's book gives us a fascinating and often moving account of the part which both real and false memories play in our lives (Anthony Storr)."

Throughout the ages and in every culture, people have used the seasons as a metaphor to mark life's transitions and to help understand the purpose and meaning of our mortal journey. In the last few decades, there has been an astonishing growth in our knowledge of human development through the entire life span; at the same time, there has been dramatic change in the timetables of our lives. Seasons of Life, a companion book to the acclaimed PBS television series, interprets the fascinating work and discoveries of hundreds of social scientists and, through the personal stories of dozens...

In this beautiful and wise tale John Kotre weaves together the worlds of science and religion. Today we are caught between the two--between a story of creation and design and a story of evolution and emergence. How do we find our way from one to the other? And then what? In The Story of Everything Kotre takes us on a long train of thought, through loss and isolation, through anger and guilt, and finally through longing and love. It is a journey of the heart as well as the head, with surprising turns. This engaging narrative is sure to provoke discussion and elicit fresh insight about our...

In this unique psychological study, John Kotre provides some startling answers to the questions Catholics are now asking about those who abandon the church, those who remain in it, and those who attempt to create a new church within the church. A detailed examination of the borderline between membership and exmembership in the Catholic Church, as perceived by young adults reared within the Catholic educational system, the book provides an impressive substantive contribution to understanding not only of the modern church, but of organizational change in general.

ARE YOU STANDING IN THE WAY OF YOUR OWN FULFILLMENT?

If, like millions of adults, you have ever asked yourself, "What is the purpose of my life?" then you will discover in this thoughtful book an original guide for finding life's meaning. Acclaimed psychologist John Kotre offers a surprising solution for soul searchers in their thirties, forties, midlife, and beyond. The key to overcoming the obstacles that get in the way of finding fulfillment in adulthood is to shape a legacy that will last beyond our lifetimes.

Expanding upon the psychological phenomenon of generativity -- a...