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In the Arms of Elders.


In the Arms of Elders

William H. Thomas William H. Thomas can refer to:
  • William Holland Thomas (1805-1893), Cherokee chief
  • William H. Thomas (Medal of Honor recipient) (1923-1945), American World War II soldier
  • William H. Thomas (physician)
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Written by medical doctor and internationally recognized authority on longevity William H. Thomas, In The Arms of Elders: A Parable of Wise Leadership and Community Building is part memoir, part parable, and part fictional novel about a marooned ma·roon 1  
tr.v. ma·rooned, ma·roon·ing, ma·roons
1. To put ashore on a deserted island or coast and intentionally abandon.

2.
 young couple who become part of a new society organized through elders, then who must apply the wisdom they have gleaned to find their own place in life when they go home once more. A contemplative con·tem·pla·tive  
adj.
Disposed to or characterized by contemplation. See Synonyms at pensive.

n.
1. A person given to contemplation.

2. A member of a religious order that emphasizes meditation.
 narrative about the ups and downs ups and downs  
pl.n.
Alternating periods of good and bad fortune or spirits.


ups and downs
Noun, pl

alternating periods of good and bad luck or high and low spirits
 of life, and the leadership that comes tempered from experience, In the Arms of Elders is absorbing from cover to cover. Enthusiastically recommended.
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Date:Nov 1, 2006
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