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More copies of this ISBN:This title in other formats:Soul of a Citizen: Living with Conviction in a Cynical Timeby Paul Rogat Loeb
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Activist Paul Loeb teaches readers how it's possible for them to lead lives worthy of their convictions. At the book's core are moving stories of ordinary Americans who have found unexpected fulfillment in social involvement. Review:"I stayed up half the night reading Soul of a Citizen, finding it a
beautiful and morally transcendent work. Paul Loeb is a personal hero of
mine who gives decency and generosity a political character, in the humblest
of ways." Jonathan Kozol Review:"A passionate but reasoned call for Americans to become involved in issues
that matter." Chicago Sun-Times Review:"Brims with stirring stories of everyday heroes who saw something wrong,
heeded the voice of their conscience, gathered support and, acting in
concert with others, changed things and made a difference." Philadelphia
Inquirer Review:"A book that should be placed in the hands of every cynic who sees societal
problems and then retreats to their private sanctuary, shrugs and says
'there's nothing we can do.'...A powerful prescription for the cure of the
insidious disease of cynicism." Ralph Nader, Public Citizen Review:"The voices Loeb finds demonstrate that courage can be another name for
love." Alice Walker Review:"Like few other chroniclers today, Paul Loeb uncannily captures the thoughts
and hopes, inchoate though they be, of America. Loeb is a natural." Studs
Terkel Review:"It should be mandatory reading for anyone over the age of 12—especially
every woman or man who has traded 'I give a damn' for 'I give
up.'" Stephanie Salter, San Francisco Examiner/Chronicle Review:"An inspiring and helpful guide to working for societal change in these
cynical times." Seattle Post-Intelligencer Review:"Soul of a Citizen helps teach us what to do." David Brower, founder,
Friends of the Earth. Review:"Rich, engaging, clearly written. An essential book for anyone who wants to
work for change." Howard Zinn, author, People's History of the United
States Review:"This wonderful book teaches us the value of taking chances and not being
afraid to fail. It reminds us that the more we help others build productive
lives, the better our own lives will be." Bob Chase, president, National
Education Association Review:"Written with thought and conviction, Soul of a Citizen skillfully erases
the seams between political and the personal. Loeb's eyes are wide open and
his feet planted as he examines the roots of disengagement from
community—economic disparity, job insecurity and a culture that values
profit over people." John Sweeney, president, AFL-CIO Synopsis: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. In his evocative style. Paul Loeb tells moving 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. About the AuthorPaul Rogat Loeb, an associated scholar at Seattle's Center for Ethical Leadership, is the author of Generation at the Crossroads, Hope in Hard Times, and Nuclear Culture. He comments regularly on social involvement for The New York Times, The Washington Post, Psychology Today, Utne Reader, CNN, NPR, and elsewhere. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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