McCullough, Donald W., 1949-

The consolations of imperfection : learning to appreciate life's limitations / Donald McCullough. - Grand Rapids, MI : Brazos Press, c2004. - 203 p. ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 197-203).

Colliding with the inevitable : the limitations of a masterpiece -- When getting out of bed hurts : the limitations of the body -- Okay, so I wasn't a perfect parent : the limitations of relationships -- Giving up on the New York times crossword puzzle : the limitations of knowledge -- On not being elected president (or member of the condo board) : the limitations of achievement -- Yet another year without winning the nobel peace prize : the limitations of moral goodness -- Don't expect a halo on my portrait : the limitations of spirituality -- When the roses wilt : the limitations of romance -- Two cheers for the little blue pill : the limitations of sex -- Mind if I lean on your arm? : the limitations of confidence -- Ignoring the reviews : the limitations of public approval -- A sudden interest in the future of social security : the limitations of money -- Playing monopoly without getting into a fight : the limitations of competitiveness -- The world didn't even notice when I quit trying to save it : the limitations of responsibility -- When someone else needs to drive : the limitations of freedom -- Are we still having fun? : the limitations of pleasure -- What did you say? : the limitations of the senses -- The relentless, inexorable, and maddening tick of the clock : the limitations of time -- It won't get any better : the limitations of optimism -- Finally, the best news : the limitations of limitations.

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Consolation.
Imperfection.
Loss (Psychology)--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Aging--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Aging--Psychological aspects.

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