Carry Tiger To Mountain: The Tao te Ching for Activists

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A book not only for activists in the field', but for layman activists who care about social issues. It's about how we can apply Taoist thought to various contemporary causes and offer strategies on such issues as how to listen better, how to cope in difficult situations and how to become better prepared and more effective in working for a cause. includes a verse by verse translation of the Tao te Ching's 81 'chapters'.'

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It is the work of an honest and dedicated layman who's looking for guidance in his vocation.George Fetherling, "New Brunswick Reader"--George Fetherling "New Brunswick Reader "
Stephen Legault's "Carry Tiger to Mountain" reminds us that social activism and personal awareness need each other to be complete, that undisciplined activism and passive spirituality both lead nowhere. Legault's account of his personal experiences with activism demonstrate that he learned these lessons first hand. This is an important book for anyone who dreams of a better world.Rex Weyler, author of "Greenpeace: The Inside Story"--Rex Weyler "Greenpeace "
Stephen Legault's marvelous ability to connect the experiences of the present leaders of social causes with the wisdom of the ancients shows us all that there is a passage through the often seeming insurmountable obstacles of the present, a way that enables all who care to be successful in their personal lives as well as in their chosen work.Brock Evans, US Endangered Species Coalition--Brock Evans "Brock Evans "
This is a fascinating book about carrying the Tao of Lao Tzu to leadership in social issues and activist movements in Western Civil society. It is a timely book about the role of spirituality in activism that covers the left side of the social and political spectrum. It is a relief to see that the whold world hasn't been converted to the fundamentalist Christian conservative side.Books On Line/Amazon--John Matlock "Books On Line/Amazon "

Author Bio

Stephen Legault has been a social and political activist for almost twenty years. He has founded or co-founded four conservation organizations, including a Canadian conservation group and has worked with various groups and associations across North America. Currently he is helping ethically driven businesses create consumer activists around the issues of climate change, wilderness, waste and fair trade.