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Belonging: The Science of Creating Connection and Bridging Divides

Belonging: The Science of Creating Connection and Bridging Divides

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  • Create Date：2022-09-17 15:21:37
  • Update Date：2025-09-06
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  • Author：Geoffrey L. Cohen
  • ISBN：B09TQ3PBNP
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Reviews

Dave Nussbaum ，

This book takes the reader to the heart of social psychology and the importance of the feeling that we belong that's so easy to take for granted until it's threatened or absent。 The book offers insights into the things we can all do to make those around us feel like they belong， and just for that reason is well worth reading。 This book takes the reader to the heart of social psychology and the importance of the feeling that we belong that's so easy to take for granted until it's threatened or absent。 The book offers insights into the things we can all do to make those around us feel like they belong， and just for that reason is well worth reading。 。。。more

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Lynda Coker ，

I wanted to read this book because I see the huge need that so many people have， especially youths， to fit in， be accepted， or belong to a collective or group。 In the divisive world we live in， this is not as easy as it seems。 And even when it is， there is often a negative side that comes with belonging and that is exclusivity。 The perspective that you’re one of us or not of us。 Geoffrey L Cohen is a Stanford psychology professor so I tended to give his words some serious thought and found that I wanted to read this book because I see the huge need that so many people have， especially youths， to fit in， be accepted， or belong to a collective or group。 In the divisive world we live in， this is not as easy as it seems。 And even when it is， there is often a negative side that comes with belonging and that is exclusivity。 The perspective that you’re one of us or not of us。 Geoffrey L Cohen is a Stanford psychology professor so I tended to give his words some serious thought and found that I agreed with many of them。I especially enjoyed section three of this book - Fostering Belonging in All Walks of Life because it offered a practical application for implementing situational arenas that touched on all ages with school and work。 It even discussed policing our communities and the political policies that are one of the most powerful elements of division in our society。 This is a big book and one that isn’t conducive to skimming。 So make the time to read it thoroughly。 I think you’ll be glad you did。 This was a Goodreads giveaway。 My review is my own and reflects my personal thoughts and opinions。 。。。more

Janice Fitzgerald ，

I love it

Barbara Jean ，

Great read。 Highly recommended。

RyReads ，

An insightful book on belonging that has real power to be life-changing。 Highly recommend picking this one up！

Sharon ，

I liked it; it was a modern "do unto others" but with descriptions of how。this was a goodreads giveaway I liked it; it was a modern "do unto others" but with descriptions of how。this was a goodreads giveaway 。。。more

M。 ，

It was a good read。

Ell ，

I found this book interesting and informative。 In a world where it seems divisiveness is strong， despite all the speak on inclusiveness， this is an apropos topic。 Amongst certain groups there seems to be a very strong inclination toward “you are either like us or you are a part of a maligned out-group。” As a person who pretty much accepts people and their differences， I must admit， I am confounded by the forces that propel individuals to have in- and out-group mentalities in which the out-group I found this book interesting and informative。 In a world where it seems divisiveness is strong， despite all the speak on inclusiveness， this is an apropos topic。 Amongst certain groups there seems to be a very strong inclination toward “you are either like us or you are a part of a maligned out-group。” As a person who pretty much accepts people and their differences， I must admit， I am confounded by the forces that propel individuals to have in- and out-group mentalities in which the out-group is perceived as a threat or an entity to be avoided at all costs。 Belonging is written by a Stanford social psychology professor who has studied alienation and its wide-ranging effects which include social pain， decreased well-being， and decreased potential。 Cohen has also researched how to bridge divides， overcome automatic bias， and widen our circles of belonging。 As the author points out， even slight adjustments in our thoughts and behaviors toward others may foster increased individual and collective well-being， alleviate social tension， and create occasions to connect and grow。 This book is not a socio-political call to action， but rather a gentle reminder that we all have the potential to positively impact our own circles by fostering a spirit of inclusiveness in our every-day attitudes and actions。This book is insightful， informative， and relevant。 I wish books like these were required reading in high school and/or college。 。。。more

Lydia Wallace ，

Geoffrey L。 Cohen what a difference your book made in my life。 Cohen has provided a very helpful and profoundly hopeful guide， rooted in well-tested psychological principles， that we urgently need。 Everyone should read this book！ An exhilarating book， filled with actionable insights about making the world around you better。 No one before Geoffrey L。 Highly recommend。