Richard Cohen Bücher

Ein anderes Coming Out wirft ein neues Licht auf ein viel diskutiertes Thema: Liegt die Ursache für die schwierige Situation homophil empfindender Menschen allein in der Diskriminierung durch Kirche und Gesellschaft? Hilft man Menschen mit homosexuellen Neigungen dadurch, dass man diese Lebensweise als gleichberechtigt anerkennt? Richard Cohen ist entschieden anderer Meinung. Seine Begründung liegt in seinen eigenen Erfahrungen: Als selbst Betroffener suchte er jahrelang nach einem Ausweg aus einer Situation, die er als zutiefst unglücklich und unbefriedigend erlebte. Neben seiner Ausbildung zum Psychotherapeuten ist es vor allem sein eigener Weg, der ihm fundierte Einsicht in Ursachen und Bedingungsfaktoren gleichgeschlechtlicher Orientierung ermöglichte. Einfühlsam, sachkundig und unideologisch stellt das Buch die wesentlichen Entstehungsfaktoren gleichgeschlechtlicher Orientierung in der Lebensgeschichte von homosexuell empfindenden Menschen dar. Der Autor zeigt konkrete Schritte zur Veränderung auf und ergänzt seine Darstellung durch Lebensberichte von Menschen, die diesen Weg ebenfalls gegangen sind. Ein unverzichtbares Buch für alle, die einen Weg aus der Homosexualität suchen, und darüber hinaus für alle, die sie als Freunde, Angehörige oder in Beratung und Seelsorge begleiten.

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Sie ist zugleich Quell und Garant allen Lebens und damit das Maß aller Dinge: die Sonne. 150 Millionen Kilometer von der Erde entfernt, mit einer Kerntemperatur von 15 Millionen Grad, wandelt sie in jeder Sekunde 5 Millionen Tonnen Materie in Kernenergie um – ein Vorgang, der einer gleichzeitigen Zündung von 90 000 Wasserstoffbomben entspricht. Zahlen, die ebenso schwer zu fassen sind wie die Dimension der Bedeutung, die die Sonne von jeher für die Menschheit hat. Jetzt liegt die Geschichte der Sonne vor. Um diese Geschichte schreiben zu können, hat Richard Cohen über einen Zeitraum von acht Jahren achtzehn Länder auf sechs Kontinenten bereist. Er hat in Peru dem Reenactment einer Inka-Zeremonie zur Sonnenwendfeier beigewohnt, ist zu den Pyramiden gereist, um sich ein Bild von ihrem Schattenwurf zu machen, hat in Japan den Fujiyama bestiegen, um von dort den Sonnenaufgang zu sehen, und ist in die Antarktis gefahren, um eine Sonnenfinsternis zu erleben. Er hat Tausende Geschichten, Fakten und Mythen über die Sonne aus der ganzen Welt zusammengetragen, über das Licht, den Lebenshauch, Vampire, Nudismus, Kopernikus, den Sonnenkönig, Mao Tse Tung und Charlie Chaplin: Das Ergebnis ist 'Die Sonne – der Stern, um den sich alles dreht', ein einzigartiges Werk, das nicht nur aufgrund seiner überwältigenden inhaltlichen Dimension, sondern auch hinsichtlich seiner erzählerischen Qualität ohnegleichen ist.

Exploring the multifaceted relationship between humanity and the Sun, Richard Cohen draws on extensive research across eighteen countries. He uncovers the Sun's influence on mythology, religion, art, and science, revealing how it has shaped cultures and beliefs throughout history. From ancient worship to its role in the atomic age, the Sun's imagery has been repurposed in various contexts, such as the Christian cross and Wagner's romantic ideals. This richly illustrated work combines captivating facts and myths to illuminate our enduring connection with this vital star.

The book challenges the common portrayal of the Buddha as "enlightened," arguing instead for the term "awakened." It explores how this distinction influences the perception of Buddhism, suggesting that the focus on enlightenment has shaped the religion's identity. By reframing the discussion, it invites readers to reconsider the essence of Buddhist teachings and their implications for personal and spiritual growth.

Focusing on ethical interpretation, this book builds on Levinas' philosophy to delve into larger questions surrounding moral thought. It examines how ethical considerations shape our understanding of meaning and responsibility, offering new insights into the interplay between interpretation and ethics. Through this exploration, the author invites readers to reconsider the implications of ethical thinking in various contexts.

MAKING HISTORY is an epic exploration of who writes about the past and how the biases of certain storytellers - whether Julius Caesar, William Shakespeare or Simon Schama - continue to influence our ideas about history (and about who we are) today. In this authoritative and entertaining book, Richard Cohen reveals how professional historians and other equally significant witnesses (such as the writers of the Bible, major novelists, dramatists, journalists and political propagandists) influence what become the accepted records of human experience. Is there, he asks, even such a thing as 'objective' history? The depth of Cohen's inquiry and the delight he takes in his subjects includes the practitioners of what he calls 'Bad History,' those thieves of history who twist reality to glorify themselves and conceal their or their country's behaviour. Cohen investigates the published works and private utterances of our greatest historical thinkers to discover the agendas that informed their views of the world, and which in so many ways have informed ours. From the origins of history-writing, when such an idea seemed itself revolutionary, through to television and the digital age, MAKING HISTORY abounds in captivating figures brought to vivid life, from Thucydides and Tacitus to Voltaire and Gibbon, from Winston Churchill to Mary Beard. Rich in character, complex truths and surprising anecdotes, the result is a unique exploration of both the aims and craft of history-making. It will lead us to think anew about our past and ourselves. Review What a brilliant achievement! Like all Richard Cohen's writing, Making History opens a dialogue with the reader - grave and witty, suave yet pointed - erudite yet engaging and full of energy. It has huge scope, but never forfeits the telling detail. It is scholarly, lively, quotable, up-to-date and fun -- HILARY MANTEL Richard Cohen has written an utterly engaging love letter to History's hidden story tellers. Provocative, funny but scrupulously fair, Making History is a timely reminder that history doesn't write itself -- AMANDA FOREMAN With meticulous research and riveting anecdotes, Richard Cohen has peeled back the hidden history behind those who record our past. He brilliantly shows how an extraordinary gallery of characters - from prodigies to charlatans, from ideologues to heroes - has exposed, shaped and, at times, bent and even covered up the facts. In the process, Cohen has achieved what only the finest historians can: he has scrupulously and engagingly made history -- DAVID GRANN, author of Killers of the Flower Moon and The Lost City of Z What a grand, illuminating and fun book! Richard Cohen takes us on a learned tour through the cacophony of history and of the characters who've told the stories that shape us. To understand who we are, we have to understand who we've been - and, as Cohen amply demonstrates, who's framed those understandings -- JON MEACHAM, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White House and Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power A fascinating and finely wrought history of history ― PUBLISHER'S WEEKLY, starred review [A] love song to the profession of history . . . extremely effective. Cohen's range is admirably broad . . . insightful, thought-provoking and thoroughly researched ― Library Journal About the Author Richard Cohen is the author of Chasing the Sun , How to Write Like Tolstoy and By the Sword. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature and for two years was programme director of the Cheltenham Festival of Literature. Five times UK national sabre champion, he was selected for the British Olympic fencing team. He lives in New York.

Exploring the creative processes of renowned storytellers, this book delves into the minds of literary giants from Shakespeare to Stephen King. It examines their unique approaches to storytelling, revealing the techniques and inspirations that have shaped their iconic works. By analyzing their contributions to literature, the narrative invites readers to understand the art of storytelling and the profound impact it has on culture and society.

The secret history of the fiercely beautiful art of fencing. Though fencing is seen as a graceful and noble sport, it is not without its seamy sides. By The Sword traces the darkness behind the mask, from the sport's early brutal days to the more civilised, yet no less dangerous, days of duelling and then to the present day. Abraham Lincoln, Karl Marx and Mussolini were all involved in duels, Hitler gave fencing a special emphasis in his regime and the best fencer the world has ever seen was an anti-Soviet spy. Cohen delves behind the headlines exposing lurid tales of cheating and blackmail, of murder and strange love affairs, the honour and dishonour of swordmanship and its cultural side from The Three Musketeers to Star Trek. Above all the book portrays the character of fencing - at once graceful, balletic, rough, technically beautiful and fiercely competitive.