Unveiling the Breath incorporates East-West perspectives on faith and feminism, male and female points of view, ways to reconcile spirituality and patriarchy, and the issues involved in raising sons. In doing so, the book peels back the “Gender Onion” starting from the outer, more secular layers of our globalizing world – the workplace and communities – to the inner core of our private world of faith, spirituality and family. In exploring the quandaries of gender in both East and West, the author perceives more similarities than differences.
All proceeds from the sale of this book are dedicated to advancing gender harmonization through the volunteer work of Bridges Social Development.
Reviews:
- Literary Review of Canada (PDF Download)
- Alberta Views Book Review (PDF Download)
- University of Western Ontario Alumni Magazine (PDF Download)
- Book Review, Gregory Doram (PDF Download)
Testimonials:
“This is a timely and significant book. By exploring a different tradition, we begin to realize the deeply ingrained assumptions of our own cultural behaviour. Donna Kennedy-Glans offers all of us the promise of a much needed transformation.”
~ F.David Peat, PhD, author of “Gentle Action: Bringing Creative Change to a Turbulent World” ~
“The author draws together experiences from Yemen and her personal life into a balanced reflection on gender relations that is both encouraging and refreshing.”
~ Roland E. Miller, PhD, Professor Emeritus, Islamic Studies, University of Regina ~
“If everyone read this book, peace would break out! … important and inspiring!”
~ Frances Wright, Founder, Famous 5 Foundation ~
“I greatly enjoyed reading your book; your tenor exuded warmth and solidarity. I do not imagine ever putting the take-home messages in better words. [Unveiling the Breath] assures that like-minded people, or those awakening to the strange feeling that all is not as it would seem, have a wonderful and expansive piece of work to remind them that their feelings are neither unique nor revolutionary, just human in the better sense of the word.”
~ Charles, from Chicago ~
“Everyone this book touches is pulled in. It is so beautifully written, so jammed with thoughts, idea sparkers, it makes ‘me’ the reader think about a lot of the events I have witnessed in an entirely new light. It is truly a work of art and science.”
“Interesting to read a book like this in a time where many people figure that gender issues are somewhat of an old world concept, whereas a young female in a country as equal as Canada, I’ve certainly felt the weight of being a young woman in business. I like how the book is fragmented as well – with reference to the Gender Onion – making the lofty topic much easier to digest.”
“A great work of translating a topic that’s often misunderstood and considered to be a thing of the past for most. I found it refreshing and relatable as a young female.”
“This book will grant many of us opportunities to engage in dialogues with those who are not from a similar personal history and background as we are.”
“The ideas of this book are important for Muslim women, as well as to enrich the cultural dialogue between civilizations, religions and peoples and to achieve humanitarian vision with regard to the advanced position of women’s issues and human rights in general, through open religious views to the other and accepting the principle of coexistence and diversity.”
~ Huda, in Yemen ~
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