Restoration Glass

“Restoration Glass” invites readers to explore the beauty and complexity of conflict through the lenses of place, storytelling, and thoughtful engagement. Kimberly Hart’s reflections inspire a deeper understanding of how we can reconcile differences and foster a more connected, empathetic world.

A Glimpse Inside

In Restoration Glass, Kimberly Hart weaves together personal experiences, historical insights, and thoughtful analysis to craft a guide for navigating conflict in our deeply polarized world. Drawing on the metaphor of the wavy, imperfect panes of glass in her historic home, she challenges us to view conflict as an opportunity for growth, empathy, and reconciliation.

The book is divided into three distinct sections that explore the roles of place, storytelling, and critical thought in fostering healthy dialogue. Hart invites readers to slow down, reflect, and consider how these elements can transform not just our personal lives, but the larger societal conversations we engage in. Through practical insights and reflective narratives, Restoration Glass offers a blueprint for healing the fractures in our relationships and communities.

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About the Author

Kimberly Hart, Executive Director of Fairlight Forum, brings a lifetime of advocacy for civil dialogue and conflict resolution to her writing. With a background in law and human rights, Kimberly has spent decades working in international and community-based peacebuilding initiatives, including projects across the Middle East. Her passion for reconciliation and curiosity about the human condition have fueled her desire to understand the deeper roots of division.

In Restoration Glass, Kimberly draws from her personal experiences at Fairlight Farm and her extensive work in conflict transformation to explore the power of place and storytelling in fostering understanding. This book is a culmination of her life’s work in creating spaces for thoughtful, meaningful conversation across divides.

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A New Lens on Conflict

Finding Beauty in the Imperfections of Dialogue

In Restoration Glass, Kimberly Hart shows us that conflict need not be feared or avoided. Instead, she offers a vision of how we can embrace it as an essential part of growth. By shifting our perspectives—just as the wavy panes of restoration glass shift our view of the world—Kimberly reminds us that even in moments of tension, there is beauty, understanding, and the potential for healing. Through personal stories, historical references, and practical advice, Hart calls for a renewed focus on listening, critical thinking, and respectful dialogue in our increasingly fractured world.

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Praise for Restoration Glass

In Restoration Glass, Kimberly Hart has given us a blueprint for engaging in healthy conflict by weaving together the three strands of place, stories, and critical thinking and she does this by beautifully weaving her own story into her writing. She also reminds us that in this time of deep division it is crucial to remember that we are all created in the Image of God and the power of story and myth to remind us of this truth. Hers is an optimistic, hopeful voice that provides real answers for how we can begin to heal the fractures in our nation by remaining curious and engaging in thoughtful conversations with those whom we disagree.
The Rev. Edie Holton, VicarSt. Luke’s Episcopal Church, Brownsville, Maryland
This book reminds us that we are all part of the family of human beings, and unless we learn to hear each others’ stories and to see one another as having dignity and worth, we risk deepening our divisions until the only way forward seems to be one of violence. I saw this happen firsthand in former Yugoslavia in the 1990s and have no wish to see history repeat itself. We may not all be at the center of the great debates of our time, but we all have the responsibility of creating a healthy culture in which those debates can be conducted with mutual respect and goodwill.
Bojan Ruvarac (Serbia), Director, Renewing Our MindsForum for Leadership and Reconciliation
In restoration glass, Kimberly Hart weaves together personal experience, historical reflection, and thoughtful analysis to offer a compelling vision for how we can transform conflict into opportunities for reconciliation. Drawing from the metaphor of the wavy, imperfect panes of glass in her historic home, she invites us to shift our perspectives and see beauty where we once saw disorder. Kimberly shows us the power of slowing down, listening, and engaging with those who challenge our views. This book is both timely and timeless, offering a roadmap for navigating the fractured landscape of our polarized political and social world, reminding us that reconciliation is possible when we choose to see through a new lens.
Pastor Jimmy SwoggerOakland Church of God, Distant, PA
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