What price courage or compassion?
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Insightful, thought-provoking, and very in tune with some of the dilemmas of women in our age.  This film is worth seeing, but fluffy escapism it is not.  That's the only reason I gave it only 3 stars.  It hits a little close to home.
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Linda Coleman demonstrates great courage in her facing the conflicting cultural values that rattle our caged thought.and challenge our human values.  Conflicting values that hide and divide the primal truth of being.  Coleman opens the cage door so that our thought and understanding are free to wander and absorb,
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Isaiah Berlin in his famous essay, The Hedgehog and the Fox, wrote eloquently about "the knowledge of how to live".  Cowboy Values likewise speaks volumes about such knowledge but in the way you would expect a cowboy to communicate - few words and a whole lot of substance.  It is a stark reminder in today's troubled times that each and every one of us is responsible for our own choices.  Each of us almost always knows what the right answer is; the difficulty comes more often in finding the courage to make the right choice.  Cowboy Values will help you find that courage.
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Making this book a "required" read is the start of making our World a better place to live.  It teaches empathy, and that with courage and strength one can overcome any situation. More important, is the power of kindness and how far reaching a simple act of kindness goes.
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if you need an anecdote to overwhelm, fear and wondering how to get through the current insanity on the planet..which has always been here but with technology we are so immersed in it we can barely escape the bad news take time to read and re read this book of wisdom from these two
authentic down to earth spiritual leaders; it bouys me up on days I feel my own "walking my talk" not doing as well as I would like. The wisdom in this book is not about anyone's religion it is about how to be a compassionate loving human, how not to be re-active, how to embrace one's shadow and not become hate-filled out of anger or fear; how to see that the ONLY way is to keep the heart open in hell if need be. Buy it and buy it for all those you know.
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This is a beautiful gem of a book.  The author has much wisdom and humility.  She is a true master in balancing courage and compassion.  Anyone interested in social work, peace work or Buddhism can learn from it.

For anyone who has enjoyed the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh (as I have) and / or been curious about the experiences of devout Buddhists in Vietnam, this book will provide you with a picture of how daily struggles and major decisions were reconciled.
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This has guided me for may years.  When I wish to impart wisdom on others I look to this for guidance.  When fear creeps into my existence I read this for courage.  My God is with me when I read this.  I hope you find yours.
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There's a whole lot to think about in this book.  Most of us have been raised believing that giving to charities is noble and valuable.  Indeed, it is.  However, not all charities are equal.  Choosing where to give is important.

William MacAskill has given us a trustworthy guide.  The first half of his book studies five questions we should ask and have answered before choosing.  In the second half, we see altruism in action.

This is an important book and recommended to all.
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It's courage. He's cowardly. It's great. For the price, this is perfect! Recommended!
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Getting to the heart of the matter, CIVIL ENDOWMENT is a work of great compassion that can be a benefit to all. I must admit to a bit of scepticism before reading it. After all, with $21 trillion being held in offshore accounts,social spending way down, deregulated financial institutions, inequality in pay, how could an economic plan based on the common good possibly succeed? David N. McCarthy  thoroughly covers every aspect of his proposal in an honest and fair way. He covers all the bases in how his plan could work and in ways that it may not. I am so impressed with not only his passion , but the clarity of his writing. If greed is a part of human nature,then so is compassion. Recently, a well know social media giant, who was portrayed in very unflattering, greedy ways, donated very large sums upon the birth of his daughter. People can change. The economic structure we live with can change too. Mr. McCarthy's book, is a signpost to a more compassionate and happy system. I'm no longer a sceptic.
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I could not put this book down! An inspiring story of courage, unconditional love, and true compassion. This story provides an insightful and powerful glimpse into the realities of foster care as well as the harsh reality of a child suffering from fetal alcohol syndrome.
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This book really has quite a lot to offer. The author provides many stories, and describes many studies that gives insight about every aspect of courage, from managing fear to developing the willingness to act quickly and effectively in an emergency. He approaches courage from many different angles, and it all makes for interesting and rather light reading. There is so much to learn about what makes human beings tick, and some very good insights are provided in this book

However, for some readers, the above information may not feel like enough. The author's approach may feel a little too cool and objective; what's missing is a deeper understanding or treatment of a certain underlying, ongoing  passion: the passion of Gandhi, the passion of Martin Luther King, the passion of someone who is able to grab hold of him or herself and suffer and sacrifice for a higher purpose, over and over again, perhaps for years.  Passion, accountability, and conviction  based on a rock solid certainty about oneself and the importance of a cause...these and other qualities come to mind.

While this book is very good at what it does, (especially chapters 7 and 8) for some readers this book may seem to talk about courage more than inspiring  it...3.5 stars.
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Whether pro or con; whether in partial or total agreement; one cannot but help seeing the compassion and kindness of the author and his plea to just please think the decision through; please understand that there are options one can explore. He presents his views in an unthreatening manner. The author does an excellent job at educating and is simply asking one to think, feel and explore the options before making a decision... a life altering decision at that; Of course he has his opinion, and certainly hopes one can see his view, but one will see his non-judgemental view toward others shine through... he is trying to educate and provide insights that indeed one may be quite surprised of.. I won't let you know exactly how it impacted my view, but it certainly DID modify it...

This is an easy to read, non-threatening view that I whole heartedly suggest, WHATEVER your view, to read.
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This book deals with difficult subject, Courage, and how to reach within to find your courage.  It gives many scenarios and examples on subjects like 'Saying no', 'setting boundries' and how to not live your life based on false things you have come to believe about yourself. The book applies to life and work situations.

I have recommended this book to others.

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I bought this and felt good about supporting Compassion.  As a resourse it can hold its own and worth it to go through the lessons.
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This book details a story that is all too common in the mental health world. I admire Nancy for her strength and courage. This is how a truly compassionate person takes a bad situation and uses it to help others. Thank you Nancy, for speaking up and standing your ground, and thank you for giving us this touching and inspiring book!
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Kamal's story takes a lot of courage and humility to tell. The whole thing is fascinating and instructive, and I hope enough people are willing to listen. I've never read anything like it - I especially found the exchange between Kamal and the American special ops man nicknamed Abu Fox fascinating (p. 230 - 232, hardcover edition). I had to read it a few times to understand the different assault approaches being debated, but the insight Kamal gains and shares with us from the interaction is profound in terms of understanding the western or "freedom" mindset vs. the jihadist mindset. Thanks, Kamal, for speaking the truth. Lots of people don't want to hear, but many of us are paying attention and waking up.