Soul of a Citizen: Living with Conviction in Challenging Times
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| Rating | : | 4.61 (583 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0312595379 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 400 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-11-02 |
| Language | : | English |
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We can emphasize themes such as community and forgiveness rather than separatism and blame. But to hide behind the smugness of cynicism is a kind of self-imposed death sentence, explains writer and social commentator Paul Loeb. In fact, now is the ideal time for gathering all our strengths and wisdom as spiritual beings and applying ourselves to shaping a better world, he claims. We can replenish ourselves so that we do not burn out. We can be "good enough" activists, assuming the task of helping 10 people in need rather than taking on the globe. --Gail Hudson. This is a deeply spiritual book, but make no mistake: Loeb's writing, research, and integrity are as solid as they come. These are indeed cynical times. Soul of a Citizen may well become The Handbook for activism at the turn of the century. Are we talking social activism here? Well, yes. But before you cringe from image
Please just don't Fluff Required reading for a required class. Using it as a resource pained me.. A. Weaver said Required for class. Required for school. hated the class. the author of this book did well addressing the issue. Just not my cup of tea.. Barb Duckworth said Three Stars. Had to buy this for a class. It was interesting.
Soul of a Citizen awakens within us the desire and the ability to make our voices heard and our actions count. We can lead lives worthy of our convictions.A book of inspiration and integrity, Soul of a Citizen is an antidote to the twin scourges of modern life--powerlessness and cynicism. At this critical historical time , Paul Loeb's completely revised editionand inspiring messageis more urgently important than ever.. Through their example and Loeb's own wise and powerful lessons, we are compelled to move from passivity to participation. In his evocative style, Paul Loeb tells moving stories of ordi