Re-Imagining America

Finding Hope in Difficult Times

By: Christopher Schaefer

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Paperback | 14 December 2019

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224 Pages

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Re-Imagining America analyses the 'long emergency' that is destroying the earth and human wellbeing. It suggests a practical vision of social change and personal growth for finding hope in difficult times. Christopher Schaefer Ph.D is a grandfather, former MIT lecturer and Waldorf School enabler.The book:

Nurtures the seeds of practical hope for navigating chaos andcountering fear

Tells his immigrant story, from landing in Manhattan aged seven

Asks what it means to be a conscious witness of events

Raises disturbing questions about the War on Terror, 9/11, thecorruption of democracy and the American Empire Project

Analyses the toxic excess of inequality, with radical solutions

Shows how we can build a more equal, free, mutual andsustainable society beyond failing free market capitalism, thatengages both conservatives and progressivesHere are alternative, radical ideas for social reform and tackling inequality. They offer an account of how American economic and political elites have undermined democracy and drastically weakened the USA, while causing untold suffering in the Middle East and around the world. The author shows how we can make a lasting difference. The seeds of practical hope are nurtured for navigating chaos and for countering fear. He also suggests what we can do to re-imagine America as, "the promise of a new beginning. He calls for a new Covenant between the American people and its government that engages both conservatives and progressives.

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'By facing the shadow side of our nation, and of himself, Christopher Schaefer makes it possible for us to do the same. Re-imagining America is an acorn of hope. May it take root and grow into a mighty oak.'Eric Utne, Utne Reader, Foreword'Unusual and rewarding casting a hopeful light on our strange times.'Jonathan Westphal, Visiting Fellow, Philosophy Department, Yale University'This is a workbook for contemporary humanity.'Tom Ravetz, Priest and Author of Free from Dogma

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