leaders across fields praise A Little Book to Save Humanity

Read this book. Better yet, give it to all your friends.  

Larry Richard, JD, PhD

Founder, LawyerBrain

As a brain surgeon, I love this book…    

this just might be a key to save humanity. 

 Reid C. Thompson, MD

Chair, Vanderbilt Neurosurgery 

Don’t just read it for yourself or those you love – do it for all of us.

Wally Howe, PhD

CEO,  PAA  Education

This is a must-read book. It’s also a must-have book… Invaluable.

Richard A. Shearer

Retired Executive Vice President

 I am impressed by how much wisdom is packed into this little book. With clarity, authenticity, and humor, it is a warm invitation to gather insight through self-reflection…  

Lee A. Learman, MD, PhD

Medical School Dean

...a must read for all of us trying to help resolve conflict.

Sean P. Donahue, MD, PhD

Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Neurology, and Pediatrics

In a world where the extremes seem to drive our cultural narratives, I am excited to read how the solid and large middle can dial down the rhetoric and dial up civility…  

John Owens

Chief Revenue Officer

This book provides a clear, science-backed path to understanding and harnessing our emotions for a better life and a kinder world.  It is a must-read for anyone seeking real, impactful solutions to the conflicts and noise we face in our daily lives.

Chris Morrill

Executive Director & CEO

Given the unprecedented turmoil of our society in the 2020s, the book’s timing is perfect. Dr. Ackley’s motive is admirable. Not seeking more acclaim, he’s eager to “pay it forward” to meaningfully benefit future generations. 

John Reed , PhD, MBA, MCC

This little book, grounded in the science of our common humanity, cuts through the noise to show how we truly can find common ground. 

Robert B. Kaiser

Consultation Company President

Dr. Ackley provides us with the ideal antidote that begins with changing ourselves and promises to profoundly change our world as a result.

Jay Foster

Founder & CEO

 This may be a "little book" in length but it's a big book in importance. At a time when we're screaming at each other in all caps on social media, this book is a much-needed reminder of how to reclaim our humanity.

Dwayne Yancey

Founding Editor

This book draws back the curtain on how the brain’s evolution and the pace of the modern world influence human behavior and offers a straightforward course toward greater awareness and control over our own reactions. 

David J. Calkins, PhD

Neuroscientist 

Dr. Ackley rightly emphasizes that each of us holds a moral responsibility to contribute toward unifying humanity rather than contributing to its division.

Tony Nelson

CEO

Dr. Dana Ackley offers good news to church leaders and invaluable tools to reduce the frequency of church conflict and hurt in A Little Book to Save Humanity.

Rev. Dr. William L .Lee

Pastor