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| 1. | FORGING HOPE THROUGH ACTION |
| (Fountain Hill, PA USA) October 28, 2000 - 5.0/5 stars |
| As we near the end of an electoral season that has been marked by
widespread cynicism and apathy--now is the time to turn to a
challenging book like Paul Rogat Loeb's "Soul of A
Citizen." No matter... read full review |
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| 2. | GREAT BOOK |
| (Vashon Island) November 3, 2004 - 5.0/5 stars |
| I like the way Paul outlines ways to keep working for justice without
getting burned out. He is quite specific. Pick out the cause closest to
your heart. Don't worry about the finding the "most important" cause.
Take... read full review |
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| 3. | Incredible experience! |
| (San Diego, Ca United States) April 27, 2000 - 5.0/5 stars |
| I LOVED this book! I just finished it and thoroughly enjoyed every word.
I loved the way it made me feel--far from hopeless, but inspired, renewed
and invigorated. It was philosophical yet practical, and I now somehow... read full review |
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| 4. | Soul of a Citizen is a great book |
| (Kendallville, Indiana) February 14, 2000 - 5.0/5 stars |
| My husband and I have always wanted to help improve the world, especially
on enviromental and sustainability issues. In the past we have felt
overwhelmed to do anything. All issues appeared to big, the gov't too far
away... read full review |
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| 5. | A handbook for our time |
| (Seattle, WA) June 12, 1999 - 5.0/5 stars |
| This book is a keeper. It's a good, inspiring read, plus it's good to
simply have around, reminding you of its contents. It struck me as a
political version of Julia Cameron's "The Artist's Way." While she
explains that... read full review |
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| 6. | social justice is for everyone |
| (Seattle, WA United States) November 23, 1999 - 5.0/5 stars |
| This incredible book teaches us that everyone can work for social justice
and claim their right to participate as a citizen in everyday life. In a
time where many small groups of ordinary citizens are choosing to
re-engage ... read full review |
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| 7. | A Book that Instructs and Inspires My Students |
| (Cambridge, MA USA) March 21, 2001 - 5.0/5 stars |
| I've been using Soul of a Citizen in my Sociology of Empowerment class ever
since it came out. Students get it, respect it, and are even inspired by
it. Loeb has over the years written outstanding books that are gems... read full review |
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| 8. | Inspiring Text for College Students |
| (Spokane, WA) March 19, 2001 - 5.0/5 stars |
| Too often, academic study leads students to doubt that their ideas and
actions matter. Soul of a Citizen taught my students that ordinary people
can and do change the world. They said it was the first book in their... read full review |
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| 9. | inspiriation in a cynical world |
| (Memphis,TN USA) October 10, 2002 - 5.0/5 stars |
| This book is a must read! Anyone who cares in this time of apathy will be
inspired and keep hope for a better world! |
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| 10. | Great alternative for a college textbook |
| (Spring, TX United States) October 13, 2001 - 5.0/5 stars |
| I read this book for Macro Practice in Social Work. It is by far one of the
best reads I have had in the year and a half that I have been in graduate
school. It gives great examples how each and everyone of us... read full review |
