Description
Greg Boyle, Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion”
Released: 2010
Category: Memoir, Non-Fiction, Spirituality
Synopsis:
The memoir of Father Gregory Boyle, a Jesuit priest, told through how he worked with gang members in Los Angeles by presenting how the power of compassion and kinship is transforming.
Key Takeaways from the book:
The role of empathy and understanding
Breaking down boundaries between communities
Gang life affects lives and families
Forgiveness and redemption
Increasing compassion and kinship
Key Concepts:
Compassion: a radical act
Kinship: a transforming power
Gang culture and its impact
Spiritual development through service
Justice and advocacy
Author:
Father Gregory Boyle, Jesuit priest, author, founder of Homeboy Industries
Accolades and Recognition:
Los Angeles Times Bestseller
Publishers Weekly Bestseller
NPR, CNN, The Colbert Report
Whom the book aims at:
People interested in:
Social justice and advocacy
Spiritual development and introspection
Memoirs and personal stories
Gang culture and rehabilitation
Community building and outreach
Review:
“A beautiful, uplifting book” – Desmond Tutu
“A stunning work of storytelling” – Mary Karr
“A testament to the power of compassion” – Barack Obama
Structure of the Book:
The book has 8 chapters:
Introduction to Homeboy Industries
The Power of Compassion
Gang Life and Its Consequences
Kinship and Belonging
Forgiveness and Redemption
Spiritual Growth through Service
Social Justice and Advocacy
Conclusion: The Power of Boundless Compassion
Homeboy Industries:
Homeboy Industries is founded by Gregory Boyle in 1992. It is a job training, education, and support organization for ex-gang members.
Would you like to know more about “Tattoos on the Heart” or Father Gregory Boyle’s work?
Released: 2010
Category: Memoir, Non-Fiction, Spirituality
Synopsis:
The memoir of Father Gregory Boyle, a Jesuit priest, told through how he worked with gang members in Los Angeles by presenting how the power of compassion and kinship is transforming.
Key Takeaways from the book:
The role of empathy and understanding
Breaking down boundaries between communities
Gang life affects lives and families
Forgiveness and redemption
Increasing compassion and kinship
Key Concepts:
Compassion: a radical act
Kinship: a transforming power
Gang culture and its impact
Spiritual development through service
Justice and advocacy
Author:
Father Gregory Boyle, Jesuit priest, author, founder of Homeboy Industries
Accolades and Recognition:
Los Angeles Times Bestseller
Publishers Weekly Bestseller
NPR, CNN, The Colbert Report
Whom the book aims at:
People interested in:
Social justice and advocacy
Spiritual development and introspection
Memoirs and personal stories
Gang culture and rehabilitation
Community building and outreach
Review:
“A beautiful, uplifting book” – Desmond Tutu
“A stunning work of storytelling” – Mary Karr
“A testament to the power of compassion” – Barack Obama
Structure of the Book:
The book has 8 chapters:
Introduction to Homeboy Industries
The Power of Compassion
Gang Life and Its Consequences
Kinship and Belonging
Forgiveness and Redemption
Spiritual Growth through Service
Social Justice and Advocacy
Conclusion: The Power of Boundless Compassion
Homeboy Industries:
Homeboy Industries is founded by Gregory Boyle in 1992. It is a job training, education, and support organization for ex-gang members.
Would you like to know more about “Tattoos on the Heart” or Father Gregory Boyle’s work?
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