- Loading...
- No images or files uploaded yet.
|
|
Book Recommendations
Your home is where your books are.Identity & Purpose | Community | Social Justice | Poverty | Political Engagement | Education | Advocacy | Beyond the Classroom | International Perspective | Bonner Books Finding the right books will open the mind, challenge the soul, and encourage the body. We read because we want to know and we want to know so that we can change. If you are looking for good books covering specific social interests, begin here. But don't be afraid to add your own recommendations to the list. [1]
To read is to empower To empower is to write To write is to influence To influence is to change To change is to live. ~ Jane Evershed ~ More than a Tea Party
Identity & Purpose"In order to make change you have to be able to be a change. And change takes work." - Brian Danfuth, Mars Hill College Creating change begins with an answer to the question "Who am I really?" This collection of books is geared towards finding yourself and your place within your community and world. They can help you recognize your strengths, your passions, your purpose.
CommunityWho Makes a Difference? How Family, Friends, & Community Influence Our Lives Many times students site families and communities as central to the formation of their values and their notion of community involvement. These books contribute to the continuing conversation of civic engagement by reflecting the importance of recognizing your origins and past.
Social JusticeUnderstanding Inequality and the '-isms' Exploring the call to action against injustice - including racism, sexism, classism and other forms of inequality. Engage with these books to develop a clearer picture of both the causes and consequences of injustice.
PovertyPoverty and Homelessness: Taking action to Make a Change By working directly with people in economically deprived situations, Bonner students will often find that their stereotypes about the poor and the nature of poverty as well as the nature and impact of poverty across the nation and world are shattered. This has the possibility of resulting in a renewed passion for social justice.
Political EngagementDoes my vote count? Engaging Politically. "Voting is taking control over life changing events, ideas, and legislation...The local elections are just as important as the national elections and participating in both can help make your voice heard...By tracking the issues that matter to those I serve, I can then empower them to advocate on their own behalf." -Christina Brown, Washburn University
EducationWhat is the Generation Behind Me Learning? Education and Public Policy. Explore students' views about public policy encountered through service involvement and school education. Read more about the purpose and possibilities of education and the public policy that affects education in America.
AdvocacyHow Do I Become an Advocate? Taking Risks to Stand Up and Stand Out. Learn how to make your voice heard and direct passions on political issues to governmental officials who can affect policy. These books can be a first step in learning more about how you can be an advocate for change.
Beyond the ClassroomTaking the Classroom into the Streets. Connecting Curriculum and Experience. "Our role is to make sure that the people with whom we work understand and feel empowered to change the system. We are in a unique position to be able to create this type of change as students, educators, and those who will become members of multiple and new communities." - Emily Allen-Wiles, Earlham College
International PerspectiveBridging Across Difference: International Perspectives and Global Awareness. "The next generation of leaders should be armed with more than legal knowledge. They must understand the realities of the people their decisions, skills, and judgments impact...I know that my personal experiences will lead me to bridging of the gap of understanding in America. The more we learn about each other and our various backgrounds the more compassion and good will we are apt to have for our fellow man." -Nicholas Austin, Morehouse College
Bonner BooksWiki page dedicated to Books that Bonners are reading together and the conversations they are having. Check out the page to see interesting recommendations on what you should read next.
Previous Page (Previous Section): Civic Engagement Minor | Next Page: Training/Workshop Modules Back to Student Handbook Live index.
Footnotes
|
Anonymous
Create an account or Log in
Comments (0)
You don't have permission to comment on this page.