American Citizen, Global Citizen: How Expanding Our Identities Makes Us Safer, Stronger, Wiser - And Builds a Better World

by Mark Gerzon

Sweeping the globe from Seoul to Amsterdam, London to Japan, American Citizen, Global Citizen is now being released for the first time in the United States.Rather than wait for someone else to fix the problems that face humanity, this book challenges us to realize our global common ground in every aspect of our lives. It shows us that - by using our own eyes, minds, hears and hands - we have the basic skills that will enable us to work together effectively with anyone, anywhere on this planet.If you want a richer and more meaningful life, and if you want to pass along a better world for generations to come, then read this book - and share it with others.

224 pages, Paperback

First published July 30, 2010

Reviews

[Colin · Rating 2 out of 5]

(Usually) good content. Good, far from great. Am I the only one that thinks empathy, humility, responsibility, sustainability etc. is rather obvious requirements for both the global and local issues we face?

I could see this book being a good read for a boomer who grew up saturated in American exceptionalism - for younger audiences I think our culture is already fairly inundated with the lessons this guy is trying to teach.

Nothing I hated, just nothing out of the ordinary…

[Sally · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book discusses what it means to be a global citizen. Throughout the book we are reminded of how to develop our global intelligence and given examples of people and their experiences which reinforce this idea. It was an interesting book, and a good intro for anyone who would like a good foundation of what it means to be a global citizen.

[Kamy · Rating 3 out of 5]

He makes a clear case for why current and future problems needs global efforts to resolve and that global action is not possible without thinking like a global citizen. He tries to be practical, but it comes across as fanciful thinking given how far we actually are from the core principles of global citizenship.

[Brooke Oels · Rating 3 out of 5]

Had some decent ideas, but overall not that well written or organized.

[Dom S. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read this for a class, but would highly recommend! Very easy read.

[Sharon Campbell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Finally, a book that addresses the problems with nationalism in a way that is clear and constructive.A Really informative and well framed read.

[Kate Davis · Rating 4 out of 5]

I used this in a class on global citizenship. It's accessible and interesting - some good ideas for action. Students liked it a lot.