To be Human is to Belong
The Belonging Paradox explores one of our most fundamental human needs... the need to belong. This groundbreaking book will empower readers to nurture authentic belonging while remaining true to themselves.The need for belonging is one that calls to be fully satisfied in various life areas —within families, friendships, at work and in faith communities.The Belonging Paradox offers deep insights and practical tools to help readers navigate interpersonal relationships in various spaces with grace and clarity.
How to Fully Belong, No Matter Who You Are, What You Are, or Where You Are!
To be human is to belong. But what happens when we feel like a fish out of water in the meaningful life spaces where we should and want to belong? What happens when despite our best efforts, the environment we find ourselves in and the people there do things that impact our belonging? How do we walk on in the liminal spaces between wanting to belong and not feeling like we truly belong?Dr. Otito Iwuchukwu's upcoming book, The Belonging Paradox, dives deep into these questions. Drawing from her own journey as an immigrant and organizational psychologist, she explores the universal human desire to belong and the complexities that come with it.
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What's Inside?
Belonging in Families: Understand the roots of attachment and how to help children feel secure and seen.
Belonging in Friendships: Learn the labor of love that true friendship requires.Belonging at Work: Navigate workplace dynamics while building meaningful connections.Belonging in Faith: Reflect on your spiritual journey and how it informs your identity.Belonging in Parenting: Address the challenges of raising children in a world of expectations.Belonging for Self and Others: Cultivate a strong self-identity as the foundation for belonging.
What's Inside?
● Real Stories, Real People: Readers will find insightful narratives that resonate, and inspire them to bring true belonging into any spaces they find themselves.● The Belonging Framework: A practical guide to understanding and fostering belonging for self and others.● Navigating Liminal Spaces: Insights into those in-between moments where we feel both connected and isolated, and how to stay centered through it.
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Why This Book Matters
In today's polarized world, understanding and fostering belonging is more crucial than ever. Whether you're a leader aiming to create inclusive environments, a human navigating multiple cultural identities, The Belonging Paradox offers tools and insights to help you thrive.This book speaks to the heart of anyone who’s ever wondered: “Where do I truly belong?” With wisdom, warmth, and real-life stories, you will learn how to build spaces of safety and connection for yourself and others.
What People Are Saying
● "In The Belonging Paradox, Dr. Iwuchukwu takes us on a story-form dissection into the timeless struggle between staying true to who we are and fitting into the many social groups that we navigate in life."Dr. Shola Ezeokoli, author of Free to Be and Physician Heal Yourself
"Her passion for and expertise in cultural intelligence and cross-cultural interactions shines through powerfully in this book."Dr. Oluwatoyin Fadeyibi, author of The Worthy Devotional
The Author
Dr. Otito Iwuchukwu is an author, speaker, pharmacist, and multicultural strategist dedicated to helping people thrive at the intersection of identity and connection.With a warm, insightful voice, she guides readers on how to reclaim authenticity while creating inclusive, vibrant communities around them.
Ready to discover how to create inclusive spaces for yourself and others? Then The Belonging Paradox Book is for you.