5 Star Review
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Editorial Book Review:
By Samantha Jones
After reading Shola Richards' Civil Unity: The Radical Path to Transform Our Discourse, Our Lives, and Our World, I found it to be an empowering and highly informative guide for anybody looking to bring greater harmony, understanding, and unity into their lives and communities. The book highlights how we can transform our discourse from one of division and conflict to one centered on mutual respect and collaboration. Richards introduces practical and radical approaches to improving communication—approaches that don’t just apply to leadership or activism but can be used in everyday relationships.
Richards highlights the notion that having a civil conversation is about making room for all opinions to be heard, not just being kind. I was particularly struck by how persuasively he argues that empathy is the foundation of unity, exhorting readers to put themselves in other people's shoes and handle awkward situations with grace. It is exceedingly rare to find a book that effectively balances practical strategies with optimism.
One of my favorite aspects of the book is Richards’ personal anecdotes and how they connect to broader social issues. His ability to weave his experiences with challenges like race, injustice, and personal growth makes the book feel both intimate and universally relevant. It invites readers to consider how they could help to bring about transformation in their local communities as well as inside of themselves.
The section on building meaningful, respectful dialogue in the workplace particularly resonated with me. Richards doesn’t just discuss theory—he provides clear tools for how we can shift our mindsets and habits to engage in more productive, kind conversations, even in difficult situations. This book is not only for activists or leaders but for anyone who wants to play a part in transforming our world into a more unified, compassionate place.
In Civil Unity, Richards doesn’t shy away from tough topics, yet he maintains a tone of optimism throughout, making it a powerful and inspiring read.
About the Author
Shola Richards
Shola Richards is the CEO and founder of Go Together Global® and the author of Making Work Work and Go Together, and he is leading a worldwide movement to change the world based on how we treat one another at work, home, and every place in between. Shola’s work has been featured on The TODAY Show, CBS This Morning, Forbes, Black Enterprise, Complete Wellbeing India, and Business Insider Australia, and his tireless efforts to make the world a kinder place have earned him the well-deserved nickname, “Brother Teresa”.
As a keynote speaker, Shola has shared his transformative message with Fortune 50 companies, top universities, leading healthcare organizations, Silicon Valley, the motion picture industry, on the TEDx stage, and on three different continents, and in his greatest honor to date, in September 2021, he was invited to testify in front of the House of Representatives on Capitol Hill to share his expert recommendations on how to bring more civility to Congress.
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