Healing America : values and vision for the 21st century / Paul Simon.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Simon, Paul, 1928-2003.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Values--United States.

Values.

Conduct of life.

United States.

Conduct of life--United States.

Physical Description:

xv, 176 pages ; 25 cm

Place of Publication:

Maryknoll, N.Y. : Orbis Books, [2003]

Summary:

Paul Simon, former U.S. Senator from Illinois, widens a national debate. September 11th, 2001 changed everything: we are beginning to realize that what happens to one of us happens to all of us. And we are beginning to understand that what happens to others in foreign lands also happens to us. Mr. Simon calls for a new way of thinking, and challenges us to new priorities, a renewing of the best American values.

Simon expands on the familar meaning of values such as family, religion, equality, optimism, and initiative. He also explores equally important but less talked about values: restraint, humility, participation, compassion, integrity, and much more. Healing America reminds us of what is best in us, and encourages us to extend our highest vision and values by living them here and now.

Contents:

Equality

Religion

The world family

Restraint

Participation

Education

Optimism

Respect for the law

Humility

Compassion

Courage

Protection of our earth

Integrity And

.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 162-172) and index.

ISBN:

1570755051

OCLC:

52271556