Hope on a Tightrope : Words and Wisdom

English

ISBN: 140193076X

EAN: 9781401930769

Category: Social Science / Ethnic Studies / African American Studies/Political Science / Government / General/Social Science / Discrimination & Race Relations/

Publisher: Hay House, Incorporated

Release Date: 01/31/2011

Synopsis: ???You can???t lead the people if you don???t love the people. You can???t save the people if you don???t serve the people.??? The New York Timesbestselling author of Race Mattersand Democracy Mattersoffers provocative, open-hearted wisdom for our times. In a world that yearns for unarmed truth and unconditional love, in the midst of cold greed and blind hatred, Hope on a Tightropeoffers a new compass. This courageous collection will challenge all those in search of new perspectives and provides deep wells of inspiration that marry the mind to the heart. Whether writing on race and identity, courage and faith, or music and philosophy, Dr. West reveals himself as a brilliant philosopher who loves us enough to make us think. He challenges us, stimulates us and never, ever stops serving us. As you read the book or listen to his words on the CD, allow yourself to contemplate Dr. Wests wisdom. Let him become your intellectual and spiritual sparring partner, and stand on his shoulders to gain a new view of the world and your place in it.

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Hope on a Tightrope : Words and Wisdom

Illustrated: No

Format: Mixed Media

Height: 0.55 inches

Width: 5.51 inches

Length: 6.97 inches

Weight: 11.64 oz

Pages: 140