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In the Footsteps of Gandhi: Conversations With Spiritual Social Activists Paperback – February 1, 1997

by Catherine Ingram (Author)
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In the spring of 2003 there was a worldwide demonstration for nonviolence that was the largest in history. A growing number of people are studying the works of Gandhi, Martin Luther King, Jr., and other nonviolent leaders as the world collectively seeks to abandon the use of weapons in resolving conflict. At a time when eloquent and inspiring voices for peace are relevant more than ever, In the Footsteps of Gandhi, profiles contemporary leaders in this struggle. Here are people whose positive work has been part of international news for decades—in topics ranging from AIDS, to apartheid, to the Israeli-Palestine conflict—all of whom embody the understanding that violence is not stopped by violence. Violence is only ended by love. This revised edition of Catherine Ingram's book features interviews with Mubarak Awad, Ram Dass, Thich Nhat Hanh, Cesar Chavez, H.H. The Dalai Lama, Desmond Tutu, Joan Baez, and others.
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  1. Print length
    284 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Rupa & Co
  4. Publication date
    February 1, 1997
  5. Dimensions
    8.97 x 6.04 x 0.82 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0938077244
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0938077244
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For Archbishop Desmond Tutu, one of the activists interviewed here, politics and religion are "a seamless garment," and in various ways, this is true for all the people in this book of conversations. Some of them began with a spiritual path that led them eventually out into the world; others began by working toward social change and found that the spiritual dimension of their work deepened as they went along. At this point, the two strands have become so closely braided together as to be nearly indistinguishable. Catherine Ingram has chosen some of her personal heroes for these interesting conversations, a varied collection of people, each concerned with a different aspect of humankind's endlessly diverse suffering. We hear from the Dalai Lama about China's takeover of Tibet, from Cesar Chavez about the California farmworkers, from Mubarak Awad about the Palestinians, from Joanna Macy about the despair in all of us at the laying waste of the world. Some speakers are more eloquent than others - Gary Snyder, unsurprisingly, since he is a poet, as is Thich Nhat Hanh - but there is something moving or invigorating about each of them. Gandhi's powerful nonviolence is their inspiration, and it is heartening to hear from people who have the courage and humility that a deeply non-violent approach to social activism requires. -- From Independent Publisher

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Rupa & Co; F First Edition Presumed (February 1, 1997)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 284 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0938077244
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0938077244
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.15 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.97 x 6.04 x 0.82 inches
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L. Ceriello
5.0 out of 5 stars A spiritual activist's must-read
Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2007
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Excellent series of interviews with still pertinent movers and shakers in the realm of spiritual activism. Incredibly inspiring. Still relevant for today, though written in the late 80's. And Catherine Ingram is a lovely writer in addition to being one of my personal favorite satsang leaders.
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Richard A. Singer Jr.
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Book
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2007
This book will inspire you to begin making the changes in the world that you desire to see. It includes inspirational and down to earth interviews with some of the greatest activists that ever lived. Always remember change is possible if we take action and pursue it with love. Highly recommended.
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Lydia Travers
5.0 out of 5 stars A gentle read
Reviewed in Canada on April 8, 2013
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Stories about well know and unknown followers of the path of non violence. It is so difficult for humans to learn non adversarial behaviour which is usually not modeled by our leaders. It is the step we hae to take if we are to survive well in our beautiful world.
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