Synopses & Reviews
A landmark study that reveals how we become committed to the common good and sustain such commitments in a changing world.
"A perceptive, groundbreaking analysis of inspired lives, adding to our understanding of skilled compassion, committed citizenry, and lives lived in alignment with a deeper purpose. This is a guidebook for the soul."
Daniel Goleman, author of Emotional Intelligence "Common Fire is strong and beautiful and wise."
Jonathan Kozol
Synopsis
A landmark study that reveals how we become committed to the common good and sustain such commitments in a changing world.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 248-263) and index.
About the Author
Laurent A. Parks Daloz is professor in adult education at Lesley College and associate director of the Whidbey Institute. Cheryl H. Keen and James P. Keen are professors at Antioch College. Sharon Daloz Parks is associate director of the Whidbey Institute and author of The Critical Years: Young Adults and the Search for Meaning, Faith, and Commitment.