Hope on a Tightrope: Words and Wisdom [With CD]

by Cornel West

Book Overview

The New York Times best-selling author of Race Matters and Democracy Matters offers open-hearted wisdom for our times in this courageous collection of quotations, speech excerpts, letters, philosophy, and photographs that reflect the profound humanity that fuels the passionate public intellectual. In a world that seesaws between unconditional love and acceptance and blind hatred and exclusion, Hope on a Tightrope will...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1401921868
• ISBN13: 9781401921866
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Hay House
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 6.8"

Customer Reviews

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Le livre est stupéfiant comme est l'auteur. Cornel est un prophète de jour moderne et a des mots de sagesse pour partager avec les jeunes et vieux semblable. The book is amazing as is the author. Cornel is a modern day prophet and has words of wisdom to share with young and old alike.

WOW!!!

You have to be ready to receive this knowledge Mr. West got it right on many levels!!!! Good Read!!!!

West gets more and more powerful with his insight!

In this edition, starting with the included CD interview of West by Tavis Smiley, West challenges us to bring ourselves to a higher level, to become the difference, to not depend on recent elections or change, but to become the change . . . instead of looking for another Martin Luther King, Jr. . . .strive for the higher level as an individual. West's challenging us to think outside of the box, doesn't allow for lazy minds. Cornell West, is himself an icon for social justice and inspires all those who read Hope on a Tightrope to join him in the journey. Hope on a Tightrope is a book where the value of the content far exceeds the monetary investment to purchase the book. Thank you Dr. West.

A perfect compliment -- Dr. West for everyone!

Now, in truth, I've read a lot of Dr. West, mostly in college. While I've always respected his work and have been deeply effected by what he's written, I have to admit that I've enjoyed seeing him speak live and whenever he's been on shows like Bil Maher's the most. This newest work is the first time a Cornel West book has come as close to "the real thing." This isn't "Democracy Matters" or "Race Matters", nor is it his more academic text. The book really gives bite-sized gems of Dr. West's brilliance, without sacrificing any of the impact or depth. The scope of what's covered goes across all of Dr. West's subject matter so, whether you love seeing him on late-night TV or have digested all of his academic text, you have points of entry. Definitely suggest this as a gift for anyone looking for a little inspiration this holiday season.

Dr. West is an amazing, charismatic loving man who tells all and guides society in the right directi

Unbelievably touching and down to earth, Dr. West is able to restore true love in our hearts living in a rough world. At the height of academic and philosophical excellence, Dr. West graces us with his wisdom on a variety of topics, ranging from Faith, to Family, to Music, and to Philosophy; all respectable chapters in this life-changing book. Give it a read, you will not be the least bit disappointed with his work. Then again, what's new? All his literature is fascinating and real. Plus, the book comes with an audio CD in the back with a fantastic interview between Tavis Smiley and Dr. Cornel West.