In an inspirational act of faith and hope, nearly one hundred contributors--social activists, thinkers, artists and spiritual leaders--reflect with poignant candor on our shared human condition and attempt to define a core set of human values in our rapidly changing socity. Contributors include: * The Dalai Lama* Wilma Mankiller* Oscar Arias* Jimmy Carter* Cornel West * Jack Miles* Mother Teresa* Nancy Willard* Elie Wiesel* James Earl Jones* Joan Chittister * Mary Evelyn Tucker* Vaclav Havel* Archbishop Desmund Tutu "What Does It Mean To Be Human?" is a vital meditation on the endless possibilities of our humanity.