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| Author: | Robert A Saul MD & Michael Cogdill |
| Publisher: | Koehler Books |
| Publication Date: | August 18, 2026 |
| Number of Pages: | 114 |
| ASIN: | B0H2CN7HHP |
In an age of noise, weaponized misinformation, and frenzy
for viral hype, Dr. Robert Saul and Emmy-winning journalist Michael Cogdill
deliver a timely, most-needed compass for the soul. Inspired by the shooting at
Columbine and refined through decades of civic engagement, professional
courage, and frontline storytelling, What Really Matters: Find Meaning Amid
Upheaval successfully conveys the message that a meaningful life is built
not on viral influence or political victory, but on six interconnected pillars:
truth, trust, science, civility, diversity, and faith. Blending a journalist’s
narrative power and a pediatrician’s clinical empathy, the authors communicate
these virtues, not as abstract ideals but as practical, daily prerequisites for
social justice, personal fulfillment, and the survival of a modern democratic
society.
You will marvel at the way the book explores how moral
courage sustains truth, why civility must never be mistaken for silent
compliance in the face of injustice, and how trust functions as the social
currency of democracy, fluidly moving from the operating room to the newsroom
to the public square. Saul and Cogdill argue that faith and science are not
enemies, but partners, and that America’s strength lies in its diversity, which
should never be perceived as a wedge. Their arguments and discussions are
grounded in vivid, often harrowing experiences, from the Mother Emanuel
massacre to the COVID-19 infodemic, Chernobyl’s cascade of lies, and incredible
acts of radical forgiveness. What Really Matters proves that
the essential elements that fuel our humanity and help build meaningful
connections with ourselves and those around us are in moments of crisis, not
comfort. This book is essential reading for educators, parents, citizens, and
faith leaders who are exhausted by the divisions and polarization and are
looking for a path to heal, connect, and build. The authors successfully
transform a philosopher’s question into a citizen’s rallying cry—bracing,
timely, and deeply humane.
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