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Hey Bonners!
Just wanted to let you know that the purpose of this page is to start up some dialogue about the books and other forms of literature that we come across that deals with our passion. We have recently learned that networking and sharing our resources is one of the only ways that we as Bonners can work together. We look forward to hearing from all of you guys (and girls too)!
Coordinators: Akua Addae & Anna Schumacher
Books:
- Crash Course
- Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking
- Gladwell examines the human power of 'rapid cognition' - those judgments made after initial impressions, in the blink of an eye. He suggests that there may be more value to these quick, two-second assessments than our culture has been willing to accept. He makes the provocative claim that if we tapped into and honed this skill then we would all become better decision makers and the result would be a "different and better world."
- The Davidson College Bonner Scholars were each asked to make a book recommendation to their fellow Bonners. Although anyone is more than welcome to the full list, a few of the recommendations are below:
- Mountains Beyond Mountains by Tracy Kidder
- The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy
- The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
- A Hope in the Unseen by Ron Suskind
- Savage Inequalities by Jonathan Kozol
- Ishmael by Daniel Quinn
- In the Time of Butterflies by Julia Alvarez
- White Teeth by Zadie Smith
- When a Crocodile Eats the Sun: A Memoir of Africa by Peter Goodwin
- The Power of One by Bryce Courtenay
- Pedagogy of the Oppressed by Paulo Friere
Books Recommended for Identity/Personal Development/Finding Vocation
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Russell Banks, Rule of the Bone
A captivating story about self-discovery narrated by a homeless youth living on the edge of society; a lost boy who maps the cruel world that surrounds him with mother-wit, humor and appealing honesty.
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Lee Bolman and Terrance Deal, Leading With Soul
This book reveals that a person path to leadership requires a knowledge of self and a servant-leader mentality. Current issues such as the changing nature of work are raised.
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Richard Nelson Bolles, How to Find Your Mission in Life
Offers an exploration of the spiritual aspects of finding one's place in the world; originally an appendix to "What Color is Your Parachute".
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Po Bronson, What Should I Do with My Life?
Bronson, an anthropologist, explores the premise that "nothing is braver than people facing up to their own identity."
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Pearl Fuyo Gaskins, What Are You? Voices of Mixed-Race Young People
A thoughtful collection of interviews, essays, and poetry from over 40 young adults ranging in age from 14 to 26 who relate their experiences growing up multi-racial in the United States.
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Daniel Quinn, Ishmael: An Adventure of the Mind and Spirit
Through a series of philosophical conversations with the unnamed narrator, Ishmael (a gorilla) lays out a theory of what has gone wrong with human civilization and how to correct it.
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James McBride, The Color of Water
The book is a success story about identity, purpose, and life, while addressing racism, poverty, and compassion.
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Tricia Rose, Microphone Fiends: Youth Music and Youth Culture
In assessing the role of culture as a catalyst for social change, Rose observes styles and rituals as a means by which economically and socially marginalized youth claim public territory for themselves.
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Bill Schorr, The Cathedral Within: Transforming Your Life by Giving Something Back
Uses the metaphor of architecture to look at the way individuals allocate their resources to improve public life.
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Magazines:
- GOOD Magazine I highly recommend this magazine for all Bonners and Staff. A subcription is just $20, all of which is donated to the non-profit partner of your choice. Each edition is based on a new, revolving theme, so there is something for everyone - the articles are very well written, informative, and fun! They also have a wonderful section called Transparency, where they make great visual representations of issues in our society which are wonderful for bulletin boards. Check it out at GOODMAGAZINE.COM
- YES! This periodical is published by the Positive Futures Network and supports "people's active engagement in creating a just,sustainable, and commpassionate world." They have nice articles, a great website, and a subscription only costs $24. They also offer a free trial subscription for educators. Check it out at www.yesmagazine.org
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