Standing Up in a Sit-Down World: Making a Difference Is Easier Than You Think

Explores the idea that it is not enough just to be good. We must be good for something. Author teaches how to foster the courage to stand up, and speak up for truth, goodness, decency, and virtue in the face of adversity.

Audience
adult
Length
short · 110 pages

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