Healing the Heart of Democracy Book Club
A 5-session discussion group centered around Parker J. Palmer’s Healing the Heart of Democracy.
Facilitated by Kirstin Anglea
To sign up for this discussion group:
please purchase a copy of the book using the “Healing the Heart of Democracy Book Club Registration” link on the right of this page. After clicking “add to cart”, you will see a tab pop up on the upper right hand corner of your screen. Click there to “checkout”. We’ll have a copy of the book at Paulina Springs for you to pick up at your convenience! You must purchase a copy through this page to register. If affording a copy of the book is an issue, please use code “DAPETF8” during checkout to receive a free copy.
Participation is capped at 12 members and the link will be listed as “sold out” once we hit our cap.
By registering, you are agreeing to make a good faith effort to attend all five discussion sessions and to arrive ready to learn, discuss, and be open to hearing political opinions that you may disagree with!
You can view the meeting schedule at the bottom of this page.
About the book: In Healing the Heart of Democracy, Parker Palmer explores five "habits of the heart" that can help us restore democracy's foundations as we nurture them in ourselves and each other: An understanding that we are all in this together An appreciation of the value of "otherness" An ability to hold tension in life-giving ways A sense of personal voice and agency A capacity to create community With an updated foreword from the author, along with an updated readers' guide, this book is an eloquent and empowering call for "We the People" to reclaim our democracy.
About the facilitator: Kirstin Anglea is a seeker, a wonderer, a mother, daughter, partner, and educator. She relishes meaningful conversation, the powerful rhythm of a good tune, adventures in nature, and experimenting in the kitchen with family and friends. Kirstin has been a facilitator with the Center for Courage & Renewal since 2013. She co-leads Circle of Trust retreats, exploring the deeper questions and issues that come with being human. In addition, she serves as the Mentor Program Coordinator for the Center and works part-time at Black Butte School in Camp Sherman.
Meeting Schedule
All meetings will take place from 5:30-7:30pm at Paulina Springs Books.
Monday, September 16th
Discussing pages 1-27: Prelude: Politics of the Broken Hearted, Ch I: Democracy’s Ecosystem, 5 Habits of the Heart.
Monday, September 30th
Discussing pages 29-87: Ch II: Confessions of an Accidental Citizen, Ch III: The Heart of Politics, Ch IV: The Loom of Democracy
Monday, October 14th
Disussing pages 89-150: Ch V: Life in the Company of Strangers, Ch VI: Classrooms & Congregations
Monday, October 28th
Discussing pages 151-193: Ch VII: Safe Space for Deep Democracy, Ch VIII: The Unwritten History of the Heart
Monday, November 11th
Where do we go from here? Exploration of the Tragic Gap
