“The Healing Of America” calls for people to have a more conscious involvement in politics and world events. Author, Marianne Williamson, cites our current levels of affluency as a key ingredient that has lulled the typical American into a state of disinterest with world events. Williamson says, “No doctor can guarantee physical health to a patient who refuses to take care of her body, and no leader can guarantee social health to a people who refuse to take care of their society.” Prophetically, Williamson predicts that America will experience a renaissance or a catastrophe, which will take us back to who we are. She further says, “Nothing short of a spiritual awakening will heal this wounded nation.” Williamson makes a strong case for needing to take care of your own healing via cleaning up old unfinished business. She points out that this is step one and needs to be handled before involvement with healing the larger society. She provides examples and insights into how one can do this. This uplifting, inspirational book is filled with innovative suggestions for healing our government and culture. Discusses what is unique about our constitution and country, how we’ve fallen short of its promise, and how we can manifest its higher potential. Unlike many so-called spiritual books, Williamson isn’t afraid to address institutionalized racism and the need for reparations as a fundamental beginning for America’s healing. Timely and beautifully written, this book provides food for thought.
Authors: Marian Williamson
Publishers: Simon & Schuster
Date of Publication: 1997
No. of pages: 366