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A Call for Connection: Solutions for Creating a Whole New Culture

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With a media machine that thrives on feeding us simplistic news with shock value, Ms. Holland's book provides a much needed alternate view. If she is correct, the real shock is that the many positive and healthy responses to social change she documents may in fact overpower the negative ones in the daily news. She culls information from all aspects of culture that generate social change, then ties her examples together with a holistic, life-supporting vision. This isn't "new age." It doesn't fit into any philosophical box. It is the work of a journalist who chooses to report from a new perspective. The book should be read by anybody who wonders, or cares, where we're headed.

For those who laugh at Dilbert's view of corporate America but secretly despair in it's truths, this book is a ray of sunshine, showing what is possible when our intention is to combine living our values with deep commitment to others and our planet, to create meaningful work. It is truly awe inspiring to realize what is possible when connecting with others in the spirit of love, integrity, shared dreams, and an intention to do good. Gail's work is very timely and necessary.

Despite the discouraging pessimism broadcast from daily news and the dark picture that mass media paints of the sad state of humanity, this book brings to light that the world as a whole just might be headed in the right direction after all.

As I read the book I got very excited. The author identifies as a trend what we all see happening around us in our very own social circles, schools, communities, no matter what country we might be in. The discussion of the "whole new culture" helps readers realize that there is not just a lonesome handful of people who have vision and are trying to make a difference in the world, but rather that there is a definite trend of large numbers of people who emphasize heart, compassion, spirit imagination. These people are actually manifesting their ideals through personal and group(NGO and nonprofit) efforts.

Contrary to the cynics of any time, being an idealist is no longer impractical! This is made evident by actual cases and examples. The concept is further strengthened as you find parallels in your own observations of the world around you.

Be inspired and encouraged to let your own visions of a better world lead you on to take action in your own way.

I am thrilled to find that many folks across diverse sections of the globe have found ways to improve the future. I am pleased to find the extensive list of organizations at work implementing inovative techniques for a positive direction.

Gail Holland manages to inform us and direct us simultaneously. As a teacher, I found myself nodding in enthusiasm throughout the section on change in education, while still making mental note of the many other possibilities for my classroom brought to mind by Ms. Holland's work. Among the many salient issues in education, she discusses approaches to teaching compassion that are actually in use, thus addressing some of the cures for the violence that has begun to arise in classrooms across America. The solutions Ms. Holland refers to are real ones being used by people and organizations, not just more theory! Reading through the rest of the book, I was heartened by her documentation of the movement toward a more holistic society. This is a real post-it-note book. You will want to quote it! And the Resource Guide alone (at the back of the book) is worth the price of the entire book! Just buy it!

A comprehensive and hopeful look at the movements within all of our institutions to replenish life, instead of exhausting it. Will restore your hope for the future. Includes a great resource list to help you connect with like-minded groups.

extraordinary in-depth spirisci connectedness. it is in the process of becoming a rare reality. We need it now. Lets all wallow in this new miracle of miracles. We are currently in the Eye Of The Miracle - Not the storm !! Congratulations to Ms Holland she is truly a dear person.