Fall 2023      Volume 51, Number 4

Finding Common Ground: Understanding Ourselves and the World Through Literature: Learning About Others and Building Greater Empathy
By Jung Kim and Deborah Augsburger

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Introductory Paragraph:  It is perhaps a well-worn observation that we need more empathy these days. With so much divisiveness and digging in of sides, it becomes harder and harder to understand someone else’s point of view. However, this is not a fight we can give up on. We need to learn how to make more connections with one another, build more relationships, and learn how to see what another person’s life might be like—their joys, sorrows, hardships, and loves. It is only by seeking out our shared humanity that we can work toward systemic change and greater love and equity for all. This collection of books either helps show insights into others’ lives or shows characters that learn empathy from one another.

DOI:   https://doi.org/10.33600/IRCJ.51.4.2023.48

Page Numbers:   48-52