Book Recommendation
Feels time for another book recommendation on my part. Erego, that is what today’s focus will be. As luck would have it, I’m reading (actually re-reading) a fabulous book called The Anatomy of Peace by The Arbinger Institute. I know: the name of the author leads one to think of a stuffy educational organization, and therefore the book must by a boring sort of text, hard to get through and highly theoretical. Well, I don’t know what the Arbinger Institute is like, but I do know that the book itself is anything but text-book like. Instead it’s fascinating, paradigm-shifting, and in my humble opinion a MUST read. Like MUST!
The basic premise of the book is that, as human beings, we can engage in any task, in any interaction with our hearts either at war or at peace. The way in which we be toward the world around us informs our view of the world and therefore our experience of it, as well as they way in which we choose to interact with it. According to this book, fundamentally, a heart at peace allows for lasting solutions to problems, and respectful interactions with the world at large. I gotta tell you, when I read this book — even as I read it now for the 2nd time — I’m blown away by the implications and suggestions it makes. Such simple choices can facilitate such dramatic shifts. It’s an idea that merits consideration in my opinion.
So I invite you to check this book out. I assert that it’ll be well worth your time. Indeed, I’m so moved by it that I’m considering purchasing a bulk quantity and using it as a required reading for my coaching clients. I can see how it would serve everyone well. Happy reading!
Thanks for your book review. It was wonderful. I too have been totally transformed by the work of the Arbinger Institute. I teach the work in my Servant Leadership courses. It is so groundbreaking and heart changing that it just creeps into any lesson I teach. Might I suggest their second book, The Anatomy of Peace. It is the story of how Lou Herbert found the principles that are presented at Zagrum. A fabulous read as well.
And, Arbinger has on online community where we talk and share about the principles outlined in the book. Check out http://www.arbingercommunity.ning.com. Hope to see you there. Thanks again for the post.
Peace and many blessings to you!
Hi Carolyn – you’re very welcome. Now just to clarify, this review was, in fact, for The Anatomy of Peace. I haven’t yet read Leadership and Self-Deception, although it’s on my to-read list
Thanks for pointing me in the direction of the Arbinger online community. I”ll definitely check that out!
Blessings to you and in all your work.