Samuel Mahaffy, Ph.D. reviews works that have the potential to define new paradigms and life-giving approaches to research and practice.
- For the Life of the World: A Review by Samuel Mahaffy “Christianity has simply lost the world.” Adopting the Western dualism of sacred vs. secular, the instituted church abandons the “mysterious treasure” that is the Good News of the Gospel. Imagine how ...
- 70 Candles! Women Thriving in their 8th Decade Written by Jane Giddan and Ellen Cole. Review by Samuel Mahaffy. “What is your bliss at this time?” Imagine living your bliss into your 70’s, 80’s and beyond! The exquisite ...
- Review of Jesus Christ Peace Maker by Terrence Rynne Reviewed by Dr. Samuel Mahaffy. Like the fishermen of yester-year, Terrence Rynne meets Jesus Christ Peace Maker and drops his nets and follows him. The nets he drops are those ...
- Systemic Inquiry. Ed. by Gail Simon & Alex Chard. Review by Dr. Samuel Mahaffy “Is my research making any difference in the world?” “Might my practice be enriched by emerging research findings?” If you have ever asked these questions, a treasure awaits you in ...
- Who Stole Your Joy? Finding Your Way Back Home. By Kari Joys, MS. Reviewed by Dr. Samuel Mahaffy. A Review by Dr. Samuel Mahaffy. Light the candles! Release the balloons! Like the epic Biblical account of The Prodigal Son, this work is a compelling narrative of our journey ...
- Review of Host: Six New Roles of Engagement, Dr. Mark McKergow and Helen Bailey Host is a work that compassionately disrupts the predominate paradigm of organizational life as constructed of dominant and hierarchical .
- Patterns in Interpersonal Interactions: Inviting Relational Understandings for Therapeutic Change What does a truly relational professional practice look like? I expect it is one in which both colleague and client relationships are held in both tenderness and respect. A relational ...
- Journey to Desert Wisdom: Review of Meister Eckhart: A Mystic Warrior for our Times by Rev. Dr. Matthew Fox I return from a forty day journey to the desert. I was guided there by one of the most profoundly significant voices of our time, the Rev. Dr. Matthew Fox. ...
- Review of Peaceland by Sέverine Autesserre A Review by Dr. Samuel Mahaffy of Peaceland: Conflict Resolution and the Everyday Politics of International Intervention. In a conflict-ridden world there is a compelling need to understand how peacemaking efforts ...
- Joining Africa: From Anthills to Asmara A Review of Charles Cantalupo’s Work by Samuel Mahaffy. From a Western world that is fearing Africa, exploiting Africa, or begrudgingly discovering Africa, Charles Cantalupo brings forward with poetic wisdom ...
As a facilitator and management consultant, Samuel has assisted more than five hundred organizations, including community groups, churches, schools, and nonprofits around the world. He is a member of the Academy of Management. How might he help your organization? 