The Journal of John Woolman is an autobiography by American Quaker evangelist, John Woolman. Woolman's journal is one of the longest continually published books in North America since it has never been out of print. All Woolman's interests lay in the practice of piety, and in the uncompromising application of religious Principles to the problems of social life. He advocated incessantly ideas of anti-slavery and anti-materialism as well as discussing power's ability to corrupt. The "Journal...

The Journal reflects Woolman’s introspective and deeply religious nature, providing insights into his journey of faith and the evolution of his moral conscience. Through his writings, Woolman expresses his growing discomfort with the institution of slavery and his efforts to persuade fellow Quakers to reject it. He also documents his travels across the American colonies, where he preached nonviolence, simple living, and equality.Woolman’s writings emphasize compassion and personal responsi...

In "The Journal, with Other Writings of John Woolman," readers encounter a profound exploration of the human condition through the introspective lens of one of America's earliest social reformers. Woolman's literary style is characterized by a reflective, earnest prose that melds personal narrative with broader social critique, embedding his Quaker beliefs deeply within his observations on spirituality, ethics, and the moral implications of slavery. The context of his writings emerges duri...

The Journal of John Woolman is one of the central works of early American spiritual autobiography, combining inward religious meditation with a searching critique of social injustice. Written in the plain, disciplined style of Quaker testimony, it records Woolman's travels, moral struggles, and ministry among Friends, while addressing slavery, wealth, war, trade, and the treatment of Indigenous peoples. Its quiet prose belongs to the devotional literature of the eighteenth century, yet its...

In "The Journal of John Woolman," readers are invited into the introspective world of an 18th-century Quaker abolitionist. The book is a poignant and reflective exploration of Woolman's spiritual journey and his ethical concerns regarding slavery, consumerism, and social justice. Written in a style that blends personal narrative with theological musings, Woolman's journal stands out within the literary context of Enlightenment thought, demonstrating a unique amalgamation of personal convic...

The generation that came of age from 1960 to 1980 had front-row seats to the events and personalities that laid the foundation for the Canada we know today. As the generation matured, so too did the country.Chapters range from TV to sports, music to business, and stage to screen. A section includes the lengths individuals went to be “cool.” Another features Canada’s attempts to deal with the big brash neighbour-nation to the south.Equal parts history, pop culture, and trivi...

Do you possess 'freedom'-the will to do as you choose-as an individual, as a participant in social affairs or as a citizen in the political realm? Well, no. Not really. At least not as most of us understand a term loaded down with metaphysical baggage. Don't worry. You've got something better: a neurological system capable of carrying out the most complex analytical and computational tasks; membership in innumerable communities that provide you with huge stores of knowledge and wisdom; and...

In a past that is dim for most and unknown to many, women had little control over their reproductive lives. The mores of the time dictated that there was no having a baby without a husband, and if you were married the babies just came. Abortion was illegal and dangerous, but women opted for it anyway. Young or mature, single or married, women were often forced into situations we can barely understand today. The Telling Collection relives the fear, desperation, and uncertainty women faced a...

In "The Journal of John Woolman," Woolman presents a deeply introspective account of his life as a Quaker abolitionist in the 18th century. This spiritual and philosophical narrative intertwines personal anecdotes with reflections on social justice, emphasizing the moral imperative to live a life of integrity and compassion. Woolman's literary style is marked by its simplicity and clarity, yet it resonates with profound emotional depth, embodying the Quaker ideals of humility and equality....

In "The Journal, with Other Writings of John Woolman," the reader is invited into the contemplative heart of a dedicated Quaker abolitionist and social reformer. Woolman's prose is imbued with a poetic simplicity that reflects his deep spiritual convictions and moral integrity, creating a narrative style that captures both the personal and the universal. The work traverses issues of slavery, consumerism, and the ethical implications of wealth, contextualizing them within the Enlightenment'...

Wrecking Ball explores, in an unprecedented manner, a decalogue of wicked problems that confronts humanity: Nuclear proliferation, climate change, pandemics, permanent technological unemployment, Orwellian public and private surveillance, social media that distorts reality, cyberwarfare, the fragmentation of democracies, the inability of nations to cabin private power, the failure of multinational institutions to promote collaboration and the deepening of autocratic rule in countries that ...

What a ride! And this third and final volume of the Growing Up Canadian trilogy completes the journey. The youthful days of Canada’s boomer crowd are told with wit and humour. Part history, part trivia, part pop culture and fully Canadian, this volume includes an array of topics featuring music, television, hobbies, sports, lifestyle, politics, school life, and much more. Covering every region of Canada there are short-read entries on personalities and events universally recognized—on thos...