Everyday ubuntu : living better together, the African way / Mungi Ngomane.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ngomane, Mungi, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Ubuntu (Philosophy).

Genre:

Self-help publications.

Physical Description:

240 pages : color illustrations ; 19 cm

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Harper Design, 2020.

Summary:

"The definitive guide to the Southern African philosophy of ubuntu, or the idea 'I am only because you are,' with lessons on how to live harmoniously with all people from Mungi Ngomane, granddaughter of Nobel Peace Prize winner Archbishop Desmond Tutu"-- Provided by publisher.

[This book] is a Xhosa word originating from a South African philosophy that encapsulates all our aspirations about how to live life well, together. It is the belief in a universal human bond: I am only because you are. And it means that if you are able to see everyone as fully human, connected to you by their humanity, you will never be able to treat others as disposable or without worth. By embracing the philosophy of ubuntu and living it out in daily life it’s possible to overcome division and be stronger together in a world where the wise build bridges, not walls. These 14 lessons from the Rainbow Nation are an essential toolkit to helping us all to live better, together. In stories that recognize our common humanity, our connectedness and interdependence, [this book] helps to make sense of the world and our place in it. Exploring ideas of kindness and forgiveness, tolerance and the power of listening, it shows how we can all benefit from embracing others. Including practical applications and mindful exercises, it is an inspirational guide to a more fulfilling life as part of the large family to which we all belong.

[This book] is a Xhosa word originating from a South African philosophy that encapsulates all our aspirations about how to live life well, together. It is the belief in a universal human bond: I am only because you are. And it means that if you are able to see everyone as fully human, connected to you by their humanity, you will never be able to treat others as disposable or without worth. By embracing the philosophy of ubuntu and living it out in daily life it's possible to overcome division and be stronger together in a world where the wise build bridges, not walls. These 14 lessons from the Rainbow Nation are an essential toolkit to helping us all to live better, together. In stories that recognize our common humanity, our connectedness and interdependence, [this book] helps to make sense of the world and our place in it. Exploring ideas of kindness and forgiveness, tolerance and the power of listening, it shows how we can all benefit from embracing others. Including practical applications and mindful exercises, it is an inspirational guide to a more fulfilling life as part of the large family to which we all belong.

Contents:

Foreward by Archbishop Desmond Tutu

Introduction: I am only because you are

Lesson 1: See yourself in other people

Lesson 2: Strength lies in unity

Lesson 3: Put yourself in the shoes of others

Lesson 4: Choose to see the wider perspective

Lesson 5: Have dignity and respect for yourself and others

Lesson 6: Believe in the good of everyone

Lesson 7: Choose hope over optimism

Lesson 8: Seek out ways to connect

Lesson 9: The power of the f-word

forgiveness

Lesson 10: Embrace our diversity

Lesson 11: Acknowledge reality (however painful)

Lesson 12: Find the humor in our humanity

Lesson 13: Why little things make a big difference

Lesson 14: Learn to listen so that you can hear

Epilogue: Bringing Ubuntu into your life: 14 lessons from the Rainbow Nation.

Notes:

"First published in United Kingdom in 2019 by Bantam Press, an imprint of Transworld Publishers"--Title page verso.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 228-238).

ISBN:

9780062977557

0062977555

OCLC:

1111645938

Publisher Number:

99983730869