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The Call of Character

Author : Mari Ruti
Publisher : Columbia University Press
ISBN 13 : 0231164084
Total Pages : 218 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (311 download)

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Download or read book The Call of Character written by Mari Ruti and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2013-11-12 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Should we feel inadequate for failing to be healthy, balanced, and well-adjusted? Is such an existential equilibrium realistic or even desirable? Condemning our cultural obsession with cheerfulness and “positive thinking,” Mari Ruti calls for a resurrection of character that honors our more eccentric frequencies, arguing that sometimes the most tormented and anxiety-ridden life can also be the most rewarding. Ruti critiques our current search for personal meaning and the pragmatic attempt to normalize human beings’ unruly and idiosyncratic natures. Exposing the tragic banality of a happy life commonly lived, she instead emphasizes the advantages of a lopsided life rich in passion and fortitude. Ruti shows what counts is not our ability to evade existential uncertainty but to meet adversity in such a way that we do not become irrevocably broken. We are in danger of losing the capacity to cope with complexity, ambiguity, melancholia, disorientation, and disappointment, leaving us feeling less “real,” less connected, and unable to metabolize a full range of emotions. Heeding the call of our character may mean acknowledging the marginalized, chaotic aspects of our being, for they carry a great deal of creative energy. Ruti shows it is precisely this energy that makes us inimitable and irreplaceable.

A Call to Character

Author : Colin Greer
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 488 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (321 download)

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Download or read book A Call to Character written by Colin Greer and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A varied collection of readings with selections from novels and short stories to plays and poetry.

The Road to Character

Author : David Brooks
Publisher : Random House
ISBN 13 : 0679645039
Total Pages : 321 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (796 download)

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Download or read book The Road to Character written by David Brooks and published by Random House. This book was released on 2015-04-14 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • David Brooks challenges us to rebalance the scales between the focus on external success—“résumé virtues”—and our core principles. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE ECONOMIST With the wisdom, humor, curiosity, and sharp insights that have brought millions of readers to his New York Times column and his previous bestsellers, David Brooks has consistently illuminated our daily lives in surprising and original ways. In The Social Animal, he explored the neuroscience of human connection and how we can flourish together. Now, in The Road to Character, he focuses on the deeper values that should inform our lives. Looking to some of the world’s greatest thinkers and inspiring leaders, Brooks explores how, through internal struggle and a sense of their own limitations, they have built a strong inner character. Labor activist Frances Perkins understood the need to suppress parts of herself so that she could be an instrument in a larger cause. Dwight Eisenhower organized his life not around impulsive self-expression but considered self-restraint. Dorothy Day, a devout Catholic convert and champion of the poor, learned as a young woman the vocabulary of simplicity and surrender. Civil rights pioneers A. Philip Randolph and Bayard Rustin learned reticence and the logic of self-discipline, the need to distrust oneself even while waging a noble crusade. Blending psychology, politics, spirituality, and confessional, The Road to Character provides an opportunity for us to rethink our priorities, and strive to build rich inner lives marked by humility and moral depth. “Joy,” David Brooks writes, “is a byproduct experienced by people who are aiming for something else. But it comes.” Praise for The Road to Character “A hyper-readable, lucid, often richly detailed human story.”—The New York Times Book Review “This profound and eloquent book is written with moral urgency and philosophical elegance.”—Andrew Solomon, author of Far from the Tree and The Noonday Demon “A powerful, haunting book that works its way beneath your skin.”—The Guardian “Original and eye-opening . . . Brooks is a normative version of Malcolm Gladwell, culling from a wide array of scientists and thinkers to weave an idea bigger than the sum of its parts.”—USA Today

The Fabric of Character

Author : Anne Snyder
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780997852622
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (526 download)

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Download or read book The Fabric of Character written by Anne Snyder and published by . This book was released on 2019-03-20 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is character and how do you shape it? This question has preoccupied parents, teachers, clergy and leaders since the beginning of time. But it takes on vital importance in our era. While the complexity and autonomy of life in the 21st century call for character more than ever, the conditions under which such character is forged are in trouble. How do we replenish the store of moral capital in such a diverse, individualistic, consumerist and stressed society? How do we usher in a shared appetite for the good? This book aims to break open a new path for donors interested in catalyzing a character revival. Through inspirational stories of institutional exemplars operating today, and a powerful set of 16 questions that you can use to evaluate your own organization, this book will equip philanthropists to shape existing initiatives that attempt to transform lives, and to build new ones.

The Call

Author : Guy Whimper
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780692743942
Total Pages : 134 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (439 download)

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Download or read book The Call written by Guy Whimper and published by . This book was released on 2016-06-20 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You Matter. You Make a Difference.You are Invited to Answer The Call.Faced with the devastation of racism that is still alive and well in this day and age, and the infected scab that was ripped off of unhealed racial wounds with the election of our nation's first black president, our community is desperately calling out for help. This book, "The C.A.L.L.: Inspiring Stories For Young Men About Character, Accountability, Love, And Leadership," issues a clarion call to our young black men to stand up, step up and recognize their inherent greatness. Dr. Towanna Burrous Freeman, the mother of a young son, was harshly jolted by the tragic death of Trayvon Martin in Florida. She felt compelled to address the unique challenges facing young black men. To inspire hope and send forth a message of encouragement and affirmation, she issued a call-to-action to her network of male mentors, motivational speakers, business professionals, coaches and community leaders to share personal stories capturing the rich tapestry of their life lessons, experiences and wisdom. The stories in "The C.A.L.L." reflect the struggles, challenges, resiliency and triumphs that uniquely make up a part of the black male's journey in this country. This collection of short stories reflect the diverse facets of the life of a black male - rural, suburban and urban; single-parent, two-parent and no-parent households; rich and poor. It contains real life stories of coming into an understanding of identity, integrity, values, manhood, wise decision-making, persistence, reflection, course correction, and learning from consequences. This compelling book is written from the hearts of black men, with the hope that their personal stories will inspire and transform the lives and futures of young black men worldwide.

Return on Character

Author : Fred Kiel
Publisher : Harvard Business Review Press
ISBN 13 : 1625271328
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (252 download)

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Download or read book Return on Character written by Fred Kiel and published by Harvard Business Review Press. This book was released on 2015-03-17 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Does the character of our leaders matter? You may think this question was answered long ago. Countless business authors and analysts have assured us that great leadership demands great character. Time and again, we’ve seen that truth play out, as once-thriving organizations falter and fail under the guidance of leaders behaving badly. Why, then, do so many executives remain skeptical about the true value of leadership character? A winning strategy and a sound business model are what really matter, they argue; character is just the icing on the cake. What’s been missing from this debate is hard evidence: data that shows not only that leadership character matters for organizational success, but how it matters; and concrete evidence that it leads to better business results. Now, in this groundbreaking book, respected leadership researcher, adviser, and author Fred Kiel offers that evidence—solid data that demonstrates the connection between character, leadership excellence, and organizational results. After seven years of rigorous research based on a landmark study of more than 100 CEOs and over 8,000 of their employees’ observations, Kiel’s findings show that leaders of strong character achieved up to five times the ROA for their organizations as did leaders of weak character. Return on Character goes on to reveal: • How leadership character is formed, how it creates value, and how that value spreads throughout the organization • How low-character leaders undermine the success of even the best business plans • How leaders at any level can develop the habits of strong character and “unlearn” the habits of poor character The book also provides a character-building methodology—step-by-step advice and techniques for assessing your own character habits and improving your performance and that of your organization. Return on Character provides the blueprint for building your own leadership character and creating a character-driven organization that achieves superior business results.

People of Abandoned Character

Author : Clare Whitfield
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1838932801
Total Pages : 363 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (389 download)

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Download or read book People of Abandoned Character written by Clare Whitfield and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2020-10-01 with total page 363 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What if you thought your husband was Jack the Ripper? London, 1888. Susannah rushes into marriage to a young and wealthy surgeon. After a passionate honeymoon, she returns home with her new husband wrapped around her little finger. But then everything changes. His behaviour becomes increasingly volatile and violent. He stays out all night, returning home bloodied and full of secrets. Lonely and frustrated, Susannah starts following the gruesome reports of a spate of murders in Whitechapel. But as the killings continue, her mind takes her down the darkest path imaginable. Every time he stays out late, another victim is found dead. Is it coincidence? Or is her husband the man the papers call Jack the Ripper? Reviews for People of Abandoned Character: 'A mistreated wife suspects her husband might be the Whitechapel killer... Compelling' Sunday Times 'An astonishing book' M.W. Craven 'A gripping and original take on the world's most notorious serial killer. A perfectly thrilling read for those long winter nights' Adam Hamdy 'This impressive debut builds up pace, pathos and intrigue superbly, with plenty of twists and turns' Woman's Weekly

Character

Author : Christian B. Miller
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 0190204605
Total Pages : 721 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (92 download)

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Download or read book Character written by Christian B. Miller and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2015 with total page 721 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection contains some of the best new work being done on the subject of character in philosophy, theology, and psychology. From a virtual reality simulation of the Milgram shock experiments to an understanding of the virtue of modesty in Muslim societies, the 31 chapters significantly advance our understanding of character.

Character Matters

Author : Aaron Menikoff
Publisher : Moody Publishers
ISBN 13 : 0802498671
Total Pages : 202 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (24 download)

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Download or read book Character Matters written by Aaron Menikoff and published by Moody Publishers. This book was released on 2020-05-05 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pastor, it’s time to turn down the noise and focus on what matters. Today’s pastoral world is packed with books, conferences, and seminars teaching you different techniques for being an all-star pastor, growing your church quickly, and changing the world. But the key to true success is much harder and much simpler. Pastors are called to be faithful, to have exemplary character, and to love Jesus. Without faithfulness, their ministry ends up harming others rather than helping them. Churches need pastors with sound doctrine and a sound life. Character Matters was written to help you slow down, cut through the noise and distractions, and focus on what matters—the fruit of the Spirit. Each chapter is a guided, biblical meditation on one aspect of each piece of the fruit of the Spirit. As you reflect and focus on the simple things that matter, you’ll see your heart change and your ministry follow, slowly, surely, and by the power of the Spirit.

A Call for Character

Author : Cynthia Gadson
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
ISBN 13 : 1514413566
Total Pages : 25 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (144 download)

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Download or read book A Call for Character written by Cynthia Gadson and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2015-11-18 with total page 25 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This story highlight character traits with alliteration and personification. The animals are depicted as human-like characters. Have you ever known animals to care about how other animals behaved? You are about to experience a group of extraordinary animals that believe in the importance of having good character traits. These animals rely on one another to accomplish a positive experience. Some of the characters depicted are concerned about the quality of good character traits such as being accountable, committed, compassionate, cooperative, courageous, honest, kind, leaders, neighborly, respectful, responsible, and trustworthy. Long ago in a community called Love Land, there lived animals with good character traits. Love Land was invaded by animals with bad character that were taking over the land of good to turn it into a land of animals with bad or negative character. Love Land was once a peaceful place but became full of chaos and confusion. Find out why good character traits are necessary to accomplish positive results and how poor character traits can produce negative or non-productive results during a time when the circus came to town.

The Call of the Wild - Unabridged with Full Glossary, Historic Orientation, Character and Location Guide (Annotated)

Author : Jack London
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781734704105
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (41 download)

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Download or read book The Call of the Wild - Unabridged with Full Glossary, Historic Orientation, Character and Location Guide (Annotated) written by Jack London and published by . This book was released on 2020-02-28 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This edition includes full glossary, orientation, character and location guides. More specifically: GLOSSARY: A full glossary of over 150 words, including specialized dog sledding terms, slang and phrases from the time period which have all but been forgotten, and other hard-to-find or uncommon words. LOCATION GUIDE: An appendix alphabetically listing of all locations mentioned in the story, giving information on each so you can follow what the author is referring to. CHARACTER GUIDE: An appendix alphabetically listing every character in the story and where they first appeared, in case you need to refer back to this while reading. HISTORIC CONTEXT: An orientation to the story, giving you the historical background and key concepts you need to understand the context in which this was written. UNABRIDGED TEXT: The full and unabridged text of Jack London's timeless classic, The Call of the Wild, typeset for easy reading. BONUS: A biographical article on Jack London.The Call of the Wild is a novel by Jack London, first published in 1903. This thrilling adventure story is set in the Klondike Gold Rush of Alaska and the Yukon Territory, in the late 1890s. Dog sledding was the mode of transportation and strong sled dogs were in high demand. The novel's main character, Buck, is half St. Bernard and half Scotch Shepherd dog. Raised as a domesticated dog on a ranch in southern California, Buck is stolen from his home and sold into the brutal existence of an Alaskan sled dog, where he is forced to survive in a foreign and uncaring environment. Buck adjusts and masters his new life, by reverting to ancestral instincts.Jack London's classic book has been a historical fiction best seller year after year. As early as 1908, it was adapted to film and now again in 2020 hit the big screen in movie theaters, starring Harrison Ford. A best seller many times over, this book has stood the test of time for well over 100 years.This full and unabridged edition gives you the whole story and everything you need to love it, as millions have over the last century.

Calling & Character

Author : Bishop William H. Willimon
Publisher : Abingdon Press
ISBN 13 : 1426722184
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (267 download)

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Download or read book Calling & Character written by Bishop William H. Willimon and published by Abingdon Press. This book was released on 2010-09-01 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Calling & Character, Willimon lays out a clear and compelling picture of the pastoral life, one that will inform both those embarking on ordained ministry and those who have been in it for many years. He lays out specific habits such as study, collegiality, and humor as the day-by-day means of following the difficult and dangerous, yet deeply rewarding, calling of a pastor.

Character Makes a Difference

Author : Mike Huckabee
Publisher : B&H Publishing Group
ISBN 13 : 080544677X
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (54 download)

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Download or read book Character Makes a Difference written by Mike Huckabee and published by B&H Publishing Group. This book was released on 2007 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The former pastor and Arkansas governor discusses his career and the political scandals he witnessed, and explains how faith can help people to stay on the right path and handle any challenge.

A Call for Character

Author : Greg Zoschak
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780989738798
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (387 download)

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Download or read book A Call for Character written by Greg Zoschak and published by . This book was released on 2020-03 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

In and Out of Character

Author : Basil Rathbone
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1617748315
Total Pages : 278 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (177 download)

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Download or read book In and Out of Character written by Basil Rathbone and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2004-08-01 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: IN AND OUT OF CHARACTER PB

The Book Thief

Author : Markus Zusak
Publisher : Knopf Books for Young Readers
ISBN 13 : 0307433846
Total Pages : 578 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (74 download)

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Download or read book The Book Thief written by Markus Zusak and published by Knopf Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2007-12-18 with total page 578 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • ONE OF TIME MAGAZINE’S 100 BEST YA BOOKS OF ALL TIME The extraordinary, beloved novel about the ability of books to feed the soul even in the darkest of times. When Death has a story to tell, you listen. It is 1939. Nazi Germany. The country is holding its breath. Death has never been busier, and will become busier still. Liesel Meminger is a foster girl living outside of Munich, who scratches out a meager existence for herself by stealing when she encounters something she can’t resist–books. With the help of her accordion-playing foster father, she learns to read and shares her stolen books with her neighbors during bombing raids as well as with the Jewish man hidden in her basement. In superbly crafted writing that burns with intensity, award-winning author Markus Zusak, author of I Am the Messenger, has given us one of the most enduring stories of our time. “The kind of book that can be life-changing.” —The New York Times “Deserves a place on the same shelf with The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank.” —USA Today DON’T MISS BRIDGE OF CLAY, MARKUS ZUSAK’S FIRST NOVEL SINCE THE BOOK THIEF.

Between Levinas and Lacan

Author : Mari Ruti
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 1628926406
Total Pages : 241 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (289 download)

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Download or read book Between Levinas and Lacan written by Mari Ruti and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2015-07-30 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Levinas and lacan, two giants of contemporary theory, represent schools of thought that seem poles apart. in this major new work, mari ruti charts the ethical terrain between them. even as ruti outlines the major differences between levinas and judith butler on the one hand and lacan, slavoj z̆iz̆ek, and alain badiou on the other, she proposes that underneath these differences one can discern a shared concern with the thorny relationship between the singularity of experience and the universality of ethics. -- from back cover.