Beyond Fear: Twelve Spiritual Keys to Racial Healing

by Aeeshah Ababio-Clottey, Kokomon Clottey, Marianne Williamson (Foreword)

Addressing racism in a distinctively different way, this seminal work presents a refreshing new vision of the internal peace that is possible for each individual, and ultimately for our society as a whole.

228 pages, Paperback

First published January 12, 1999

Reviews

[Dr. Breeze Harper · Rating 5 out of 5]

This books is very important for people who would like to engage in racial healing. The writing is completely accessible. I particularly like how the book reminds me of principles in Zen Buddhism: love, unity, "we are all the same", compassion, love, and non-judgment. As an African American engaged in the beginning stages of Zen Buddhist practice, but is also doing a lot of work in promoting racial healing in the USA, I found this book to be very much aligned with my own take on facilitating healing around racism and ethnocentrism. Though the book doesn't specifically say it's focused on Zen Buddhism, I feel like those who enjoy engaged Zen Buddhism and are interested in a loving and compassionate approach to racial healing will enjoy this book.

[Robin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Although I found some of the narratives to be a bit long, they were compelling and heartfelt. I especially enjoyed the application of concepts, as well as thought and behavioral shifts, rooted in A Course in Miracles. The focus is on racial healing, but throughout I found myself considering and/or re-considering many of the ways divisions are created, and hopefully mended, between diverse groups or categories: culture, gender, nationality, etc. Definitely worth the read, and even a second reading--or more.