From Westmont Emeritus, Greg Spencer. "In this updated and expanded , we are treated to more timeless insights and expressions of communication wisdom. Big, colorful virtues like courage and decisiveness in crisis easily get our attention. But more often it is those everyday values like humility and authenticity and moderation that shape us much more profoundly. Lost in our noisy, flashy, gaudy, and hyper-connected world are the quiet virtues that work behind the scenes to mold our character, and enrich our lives. The author unfolds the beauty and nature of each virtue, showing us how to take notice of discernment, innocence, generosity, authenticity and more. In this book you will discover how far from being dull these quieter virtues actually are. Though often hidden, they play a formative role in who we become and what we do in every aspect of our lives" “Greg Spencer has written a brilliant book. Awakening the Quieter Virtues is an invitation to a deeper life with God. It leads us into the sanctuary of the soul where the noise and debris of everyday life are shut out and the love and power of God rush in. Dr. Spencer is not afraid to elevate everyday life as the proving ground of spiritual devotion. In fact, many of his illustrations arise directly from these experiences. That’s what makes this book so alluring. But in drawing on our common experiences, he helps us find their deeper meaning and, in the process, discover the deeper beauty and meaning of our entire life. A must-read.” —Gayle D. Beebe, PhD, president, Westmont College, and coauthor of Longing for God