Rhythms of Poverty

Name: Rhythms of Poverty
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ISBN: 9780992020927

What Congo taught me about compassion

Murray Nickel

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English

Murray Nickel
22 December 2025

Development studies; Development economics

Compassion takes many forms, but pity is not one of them. Unlike pity, genuine compassion recognizes that everyone, no matter how marginalized,

has value, passion, and a culture that deserves true appreciation. Nickel, drawing from his own life experiences, illustrates how his understanding of compassion has evolved over time. He outlines the common stages of compassion we experience and addresses the disappointment that arises when projects do not go as planned. Through his experiences, he has developed a healthier conception of compassion, which he summarizes in three foundational virtues: justice, mercy, and humility.

By: Murray Nickel
Imprint: Murray Nickel
Dimensions: Height: 203mm, Width: 133mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 191g
ISBN: 9780992020927
ISBN 10: 0992020921
Pages: 178
Publication Date: 22 December 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Murray Nickel is a Canadian physician who has spent years living in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where he has been involved in community-centred development. He is one of the founders of the Five & Two Network, an organization focused on activating leadership to transform communities from the inside out.