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This book, by religious historian, Karen Armstrong offers 12 steps to becoming a more compassionate person. Karen draws upon her vast knowledge of religious history and cultural history to highlight the compassionate way of life as the crux and primary hope commonly held by most religions.This is quite an intellectual book, recommending that one read it through first and then working through the steps later and at ones unhurried leisure.It would be nice if all aspiring change makers and politicians took the time to read this book and really take note.
An interesting way of organizing a book about living a compassionate life. I read it because I acquired it after the Great Flood and Great Mold Dissemination at the Harvard Bookstore last year (my copy is spotted) and I really like Karen Armstrong. It was highly readable and even inspiring. Maybe not as original as some of her other work--aside from the very unique way the information is presented (in 12 steps), which was not all that life changing for me.
A thorough look at the topic by a noted religious historian.
A quick read tho' a long book; interesting if a bit 1984ish
Recommended ! Beautiful book.