eBooks - Health & Self Improvement - Self Improvement - Paul Rogat Loeb - Soul of a Citizen
Soul of a Citizen eBook
by Paul Rogat Loeb
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Soul of a Citizen Summary
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A book of inspiration and integrity, Soul of a Citizen is an antidote to the twin scourges of modern life -- powerlessness and cynicism. In his evocative style, reminiscent of Thomas Moore and M. Scott Peck, Paul Loeb tells moving stories of ordinary Americans who have found unexpected fulfillment in social involvement. Through their example and Loeb's own wise and powerful lessons, we are compelled to move from passivity to participation. The reward of our action, we learn, is nothing less than a sense of connection and purpose not found in a purely personal life.
"Soul of a Citizen helps us find the faith we need to act on our deepest beliefs and keep on. As Paul Loeb eloquently shows through a chorus of diverse voices, when we connect with others it makes each of us more whole. If you care about a just future for all our children, read this book." MARIAN WRIGHT EDELMAN, PRESIDENT OF THE CHILDREN'S DEFENSE FUND "'We must be the youngest species on Earth,' as Harlem environmental activist Bernadette Cozart puts it, 'because everything else seems to know what to do.' Soul of a Citizen helps teach us what to do." "Soul of a Citizen is hopeful, compassionate, and powerfully written. In a time of cynicism and anxiety, it's important to hear about the work being done by courageous, active, everyday Americans." "If you are ready to serve as a wounded warrior in order to bring peace and healing to our planet, read this book and then join the battle." "Paul Loeb has been doing wonderfully patient work for some years now, exploring the American conscience from the inside. I regard Loeb as something of a national treasure... |
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