On Belonging

Name: On Belonging
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SKU: 9781419753039
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Finding Connection in an Age of Isolation

By Kim Samuel

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On Belonging by Kim Samuel explores the human need for connection and the consequences of social isolation. It delves into how individuals and communities can foster a sense of belonging, aiming to inspire readers to build more inclusive and connected environments. Through personal stories and expert insights, the book offers guidance on cultivating meaningful relationships and community bonds.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in exploring the deep human need for connection and community. It delves into how fostering a sense of belonging can enhance personal well-being and fulfilment. Ideal for readers seeking insights into personal development and the importance of social bonds in our lives.

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An exploration of the power of belonging in an age of social isolation, drawing on lessons from innovative leaders, individuals, and organisations to show how we can create lives and communities centred on human connection.

What does it mean to belong? Today we’re at an inflection point. Stress, disconnection, and increasing environmental degradation have people yearning for more than just material progress, legal liberty, or political stability. We are yearning for deeper connection. We are longing to belong.

In On Belonging, Kim Samuel explores our current crisis and maps out four dimensions of belonging: in our relationships with other people, in our rootedness in nature, in our ability to influence political and economic decision-making, and in our finding of meaning and purpose in our lives.

An expert on the subject and an advocate with strong international ties, Samuel introduces readers to innovators around the world who are cultivating belonging. Whether it’s through sports, music, education, mental health, cultural traditions, or the environment, they are healing a rift and offer lessons in how every one of us can create a world where we feel at home.

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On Belonging by Kim Samuel receives widespread acclaim for its timely exploration of community and connection. The book is praised for its diverse interviews and insightful narratives, providing a roadmap for combating isolation and fostering belonging across various spheres of life. Critics highlight the book's compassionate approach and its potential to inspire readers to build more inclusive, connected communities.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419753039

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 10 November 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Abrams Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 304

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Education & Reference Health & Wellness Kim Samuel Non-Fiction Self-Help & Personal Development

About the Author

Kim Samuel is an activist, educator, and movement builder. She is the founder of the Samuel Centre for Social Connectedness and an academic lecturer at institutions including Oxford, Harvard, and McGill Universities. Samuel was recently named visiting scholar at the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative, University of Oxford and the first-ever Fulbright Canada ambassador for diversity and social connectedness. She lives in Toronto.