Loretta Ross: Better than calling out? Calling in

This book is a memoir, manifesto, and handbook that outlines Loretta Ross's philosophy of 'calling in' as a more effective and compassionate approach to addressing conflicts and making social change. Ross shares her personal story, including her work at the Washington, DC Rape Crisis Center and her interactions with a man in prison who wanted to learn how to stop being a rapist. She argues that calling people in, rather than calling them out, involves holding them accountable with love and respect, focusing on shared values over punishment. The book provides practical advice on how to apply this approach in various settings, such as the workplace, college campuses, and personal relationships.

The book is divided into two parts. The first part recounts Frankl's harrowing experiences as a prisoner in Nazi concentration camps, including Auschwitz, between 1942 and 1945. He describes the inhumane conditions and the psychological and emotional struggles of the prisoners. The second part introduces Frankl's theory of logotherapy, which posits that the primary human drive is the search for meaning, rather than pleasure. Frankl argues that meaning can be found through three main avenues: work (doing something significant), love (caring for another), and suffering (finding meaning in one's own suffering). The book emphasizes the importance of finding purpose and meaning in life, even in the most adverse conditions, as a key factor in survival and personal growth.