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MENTOR:
Guiding the Journey of Adult Learners
Laurent A. Daloz
In this book, Dr. Larry Daloz, an Krista Foundation Advisory Board member, presents a compelling discussion of learning, development, and mentoring. A group of Krista Colleagues has elected to read this book to 'hone their mentoring lenses' in preparation for leading workshops and activities at this year's conference. From the back cover: "This second edition is a practical engaging exploration of mentoring and its power to transform learning. Filled with inspiring vignettes, "Mentor" shows how anyone who teaches become a successful mentor to students.
01.01.99 | Link To Source
Tags: Books, Laurent A. Daloz, Urban America, Education, Integrating Service as a Way of Life

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TATTOOS ON THE HEART
Stories of Hope and Compassion
Father Gregory Boyle
Father Greg Boyle was a KF Conference Keynote Speaker and is the well-known leader of Homeboy Industries. Through sharing stories of his work with ex-gang members, Gregory Boyle unveils the humanity of people often demonized by society, simultaneously reminding us of our own humanity. Father Greg doesn't have a hero complex about helping gang members in Los Angeles make a better life for themselves, and he doesn't give us a list of success stories. Instead he introduces Sniper, Carmen, and Bugsy as brothers and sisters to admire for deciding to make a change in their lives. Then he shows how our spirituality is deeply embedded in our ability to connect with each other. Through these stories, Father Greg offers a genuine boost of encouragement to anyone looking to sustain in service work. Purchase the book via Homeboy Industries link below, or feel free to read more reviews online.
03.01.10 | Link To Source
Tags: Books, Father Gregory Boyle, Peace & Reconciliation, Education, Poverty: Urban US & International

BIG QUESTIONS, WORTHY DREAMS
Mentoring Young Adults in Their Search for Meaning, Purpose, and Faith
Sharon Daloz Parks
The "twenty-something" years of young adulthood are increasingly recognized as critical but puzzling. Building on the foundation she established in her classic work, The Critical Years, Sharon Parks urges thoughtful adults to assume responsibility for providing strategic mentorship during this important decade in life. She reveals also, however, the ways young adults are influenced not only by individual mentors but also by mentoring environments.
05.01.00 | Link To Source
Tags: Books, Sharon Daloz Parks, Transitions Home & Beyond, Integrating Service As A Way Of Life, Education, Faith/Theological Exploration, Community