We finish our book club selection by exploring surprising ideas about how to brave our difficult conversations—with the poetic help of Tony Hoagland, Adrienne Rich, and Rumi.
Difficult Conversations: Eleven by Sandra Cisneros
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Difficult Conversations: Mind the Whales
We continue our book club discussion of Difficult Conversations with an exploration of the Feelings Conversation— accompanied by a humorous and thoughtful look at Claire Trévien’s “Whales.”
Difficult Conversations Book Club: Let’s First Hear from Aunt Bertha
Our conversations can quickly become battlegrounds. This week’s Difficult Conversations book club explores the idea of adopting a Learning Stance instead.
Difficult Conversations Pod Club: On Being’s “The Art of Peace” with John Paul Lederach
A more expansive moral imagination means envisioning ourselves in relationship with our enemies. And that might include poetry and ritual. Join us for a pod club discussion of John Paul Lederach and The Art of Peace.
Difficult Conversations: Book Club & Pod Club Announcement
In October, the focus of our Friendship Project turns to the subject of Difficult Conversations. Join us for upcoming book and pod club discussions on this important topic.