Autorka Carolyn L. Bakerová se ve své tvorbě věnuje hlubokým společenským tématům, zejména otázkám diverzity, rovnosti a inkluze. Její psaní vychází z bohatých životních zkušeností získaných během dlouholeté kariéry v neziskovém sektoru, kde se setkávala s rozmanitými společenskými vrstvami. Bakerová se nebojí zpochybňovat status quo a ve svých esejích a textech přináší pronikavé postřehy o rasovém napětí a cestách k jeho překonání. Její díla jsou cenným příspěvkem k dialogu o spravedlivější společnosti.
Rubbish On Behaviors is a little book about big ideas. Rubbish leads the way to explore complex topics in a fun, easy and non-judgmental way. Using engaging illustrations and powerful vocabulary to inspire discussions between adults and children around the topic of Behaviors, Rubbish Raccoon leaves readers room to discover their own thoughts and ideas in conversational play. Parents don't need to avoid these difficult conversations because they don't have the right words. Rubbish Raccoon leads the way!
Exploring the concept of the personal and collective shadow, this book aims to inspire readers towards individual and planetary healing. It highlights the emotional and spiritual benefits that arise from confronting and transforming one's shadow. By encouraging accountability and compassion, it advocates for a fierce love for oneself and the Earth, emphasizing that even small actions can lead to significant change.
Addressing the complexities of contemporary life, the book challenges readers to confront demanding truths. It emphasizes the necessity of honesty in a world that often obscures reality, urging a deep reflection on societal issues. Through its candid approach, it seeks to resonate with those who recognize the urgency of authenticity in today's environment.
Amid the ongoing collapse of industrial civilization, the book offers a toolkit for emotional and spiritual preparation to navigate the challenges of energy, environment, and economics. It builds on the strategies of the Transition Handbook by encouraging readers to embrace an evolutionary shift towards a conscious self-awareness of their connection to all life. This guide aims to empower individuals to adapt and thrive in an uncertain future, fostering a deeper understanding of their place in the universe.
Exploring the theme of personal pasts, this book emphasizes the universal experience of having a history while highlighting the unwavering love of God. It serves as a testimony to the belief that no circumstance can sever the bond with divine love, offering hope and reassurance of God's readiness to assist and deliver individuals through their struggles.
The authors tackle the urgent global crisis by proposing four essential strategies: Reconnection, Resistance, Resilience, and Regeneration. They emphasize the need for profound reconnection with ourselves, others, and the Earth, highlighting the difference between solvable problems and deeper predicaments that require thoughtful responses. By urging readers to act from a place of Sacred Self, they advocate for a commitment to compassion and justice, even in dire circumstances. This book challenges conventional beliefs and calls for a transformative approach to activism and spirituality.
Carolyn L. Baker grew up in Southern California during segregation and came of age in the counter-cultural climate of the 1960s. Many years later, when Baker was in her mid-sixties, she first learned of the murder of Emmett Till, sparking an investigation of her own position as a white woman in the midst of a world of racial trauma. An Unintentional Accomplice follows Baker’s awakening to the realities of her own white privilege, confronting white guilt, navigating aspects of white identity, and searching out ways to be an ally who both acknowledges her own position and seeks to provide active support for those who live with a different set of circumstances. We find Baker facing the painful reality that, no matter how unintentional, she plays a role within a system that continues to inflict racial harm. She comes to realize that, by not actively opposing discrimination, as a white person, she acts as an accomplice. An Unintentional Accomplice offers a non-judgmental personal narrative that invites readers to explore the complexities of race in America and how to navigate the guilt that can arise in the face of these realities. The book defines institutionalized discrimination, illustrates the distance between the American dream and American reality, calls for a radically inclusive feminism, and suggests relevant ways to change direction and take action to build a more humane nation.
