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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
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A book to read again and again
There are very few books I know I will ever go through the effort of rereading. This book is one which can be picked up time and time again, for a quick reconnection to our human condition. People from around the globe with differing backgrounds offer their opinions on what it means to them to be human. The overall message of this book is one that has been heard before...
Published on April 24, 2002 by sum01
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3 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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Misses the Mark in so Many Ways
The premise given in the introduction was the intent of the book was to put together a non-academic, personal credo on topics of importance on "that which matters" in being human. And it was obviously done with no balance of opinions nor do many of the contributions indicate the authors really gave it much thought. It was also pointed out that the need for...
Published on June 22, 2008 by Douglas Fairbanks
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A book to read again and again,
This review is from: What Does It Mean to Be Human?: Reverence for Life Reaffirmed by Responses from Around the World (Paperback)
There are very few books I know I will ever go through the effort of rereading. This book is one which can be picked up time and time again, for a quick reconnection to our human condition. People from around the globe with differing backgrounds offer their opinions on what it means to them to be human. The overall message of this book is one that has been heard before but few people have heeded; namely that humanity needs to relinquish greed and reconnect with its spiritual nature to allow us to realize our full potential as a species. A very difficult task indeed in our consumer based economy. The writers realize this and demonstrate that it is possible to be true to our human nature. I continue to lend this book to anyone who can appreciate the meaning and depth behind the words.
3 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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Misses the Mark in so Many Ways,
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This review is from: What Does It Mean to Be Human?: Reverence for Life Reaffirmed by Responses from Around the World (Paperback)
The premise given in the introduction was the intent of the book was to put together a non-academic, personal credo on topics of importance on "that which matters" in being human. And it was obviously done with no balance of opinions nor do many of the contributions indicate the authors really gave it much thought.
It was also pointed out that the need for the book was due to the obvious slipping into "posthuman barbarism" seen in the current world context. The obvious question arises: just when do the editors and contributors feel we were at the apex of wonderful humanity? If we are slipping into posthuman barbarism when were the good ole golden days of human civilization? The book then presents a series of superficial articles dripping with emotionalism only slightly offset by the bitter hatefulness of contributor Cornel West. Be prepared for lengthy strings of teen-type platitudes, strawmen, and sugary cliches. Do not read this book if you are diabetic or if you have a low gag reflex! Most books will offer some points that offer some thoughts worth pondering and discussion but this one completely fails. |
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What Does It Mean to Be Human?: Reverence for Life Reaffirmed by Responses from Around the World by Frederick Franck (Paperback - November 3, 2001)
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