In an age when the discussion of race has become mired in pointless sociological and intellectual discourse, Nathan Rutstein's "Healing Racism In America" comes as a breath of fresh air. Mr. Rutstein is on the mark when he states that the solutions are spiritual and personal, not legislative or political. Indeed, the book's most candid assertion, that racism is not relegated merely to skinheads wearing white hoods, goes directly to the heart of the matter: mainstream America, however "progressive" or "liberal" it may deem itself, continues to live in denial. However fashionable pointing an indignant and self-righteous finger at the KKK and like-minded groups may be--easy scapegoats for the masses--the average Joe is also implicated. And well-intentioned measures like Civil Rights legislation and Affirmative Action, although placating people initially, have ultimately failed to eliminate the underlying problem (even exacerbating it in some cases). As the book's title implies, the real remedy, like any good prescription, may taste bitter in the mouth at first, but ultimately leads to genuine healing. Do we have the courage to take the medicine?

Nathan Rutstein has given an accurate description of the disease of racism in America. He describes the struggles within ourselves to deny it, identify it, and utimately how we can heal ourselves from this crippling disease. I liked the book because it addressed the idea of unknown racism...rather, racism that you didn't even know was happening because of misconceptions and conditioning in all of us from our learnings and our families. It's a must read for all high school students and should be included in every persons home library.

Nathan Rutstein gives the reader the spiritual tools to discover the true beauty and unity of religion. This is timely work of eternal verities and practical, life-changing wisdom. Highly recommended.

I loved this book for its simple examples of why, as beings created by a loving God, we have the chance to live a life otherwise unimaginable when we open ourselves to the process of seeking faith.

This book also presents compelling information on the Baha'i Faith, a religion that defines what many people are coming to decide for themselves: that all religions are connected.

This book also gives wonderful examples of how gaining spiritual maturity will allow you claim the life you were destined to have, to fully realize your gifts and talents and to be a force for positive change.