Civil Living

Finding Civility In Society, In Our Interactions, and Within Ourselves (Blocks of Life)

Non-Fiction - Self Help
249 Pages
Reviewed on 09/12/2025
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Reviewed by Pikasho Deka for Readers' Favorite

The speed and bias of information in the modern world have fractured society along racial, religious, political, and ethnic lines. But what if humans learn to move past their shortcomings and conflicts? In Civil Living, author Pete Wiley offers keen insights on how to practice civility and friendliness, illustrating the importance of forging meaningful human connections in this increasingly divided world. Sharing personal anecdotes and observations, Wiley provides tools to help readers navigate the highs and lows of long-term relationships, manage extreme emotions, and recognize and eliminate toxicity to pursue fulfilling lives that make them productive members of society. Choose to rise above the lowest common denominator, keep an open mind, and listen to other people's perspectives. Foster integrity and emotional wisdom, and practice mindfulness with enhanced awareness and intuition to create your own reality.

In the polarized world we're living in today, Civil Living is one of those must-read books that explores ways people can overcome indifference and apathy to make the world a better place to live. With this book, author Pete Wiley presents a self-help guide that focuses on the day-to-day strategies people can use to advance society on an individual level. One of the most impressive aspects of this book for me was that Wiley's insights always seemed practically applicable in everyday life. You don't have to change your lifestyle drastically to practice civility, and this is one of the main points. Additionally, the author's engaging writing style makes the book accessible to a broad range of readers and easy to understand. I found it both inspiring and motivational. If you're looking for a guide that helps you mend your relationships on a personal, professional, or societal level, this is the book for you.