The Soul of Civility
The Timeless Answer to a Divided Age
In a world defined by outrage and division, The Soul of Civility: Timeless Principles to Heal Society and Ourselves offers a much-needed roadmap back to connection, respect, and hope.
Blending history, philosophy, and powerful storytelling, this book reveals that civility is not about politeness — it’s about the moral courage to honor the dignity of others, even when we disagree. Drawing on timeless lessons from thinkers such as Confucius, Socrates, Gandhi, and Martin Luther King Jr., The Soul of Civility shows how these enduring principles can help us rebuild trust and bridge divides in every area of life.
More than a reflection on manners or moral theory, this is a call to action — a guide for anyone longing to live with greater purpose, lead with grace, and help heal our fractured world.
Profound, practical, and deeply hopeful, The Soul of Civility reminds us that the renewal of society begins with each of us — one act of dignity at a time.
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Meet the Author
Alexandra Hudson is America’s leading voice on civility and civic renewal. A writer, speaker, and founder of Civic Renaissance, she is known for helping leaders and citizens rediscover how to live well together in a fractured age.
Raised to be hospitable and kind, Alexandra’s early experiences in politics revealed how “niceness” can be used as a tool for manipulation — a realization that sparked her lifelong exploration of the deeper meaning of civility. She distinguishes between politeness, which smooths over conflict, and true civility, which honors the dignity of others, even in disagreement.
A former federal appointee and nationally recognized commentator, she brings history, philosophy, and moral imagination to modern public life. Through her work, Alexandra invites audiences to embrace civility not as weakness, but as the strength required to build a freer, more humane society.