COMING JUNE 23, 2026. AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER NOW!
Build Bridges Through Courage, Curiosity, and Compassion
In a world fractured by division and isolation, The Way of Befriending offers a transformative vision of connection. Parfait Bassalé, a belonging strategist, singer-songwriter, and storyteller shows how we can dismantle barriers of race, religion, and identity, healing relationships and communities by befriending others.
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Befriending Others
Blending deeply personal stories, practical tools, and original songs, Bassalé redefines friendship as a countercultural antidote to "othering" and a pathway to liberation. His unique approach interweaves reflective inquiry with original music, creating an immersive guide for fostering authentic relationships that heal and inspire.
COURAGE
to confront fears and biases
CURIOUSITY
to initiate, ask, listen, and learn
COMPASSION
to care deeply and walk alongside others
In The Way of Befriending, you'll find:
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Personal storytelling, reflections, and practical insights that cast a new vision for empathy.
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Reflective prompts and practical tools for befriending in teams, organizations, and faith communities.
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A multimedia experience including original music and lyrics by the author.
Whether you're seeking to deepen personal connections, lead with empathy, or create inclusive communities, this book is an invitation to see the humanity in others and take the bold step of being a bridge. If you're ready to embrace a more compassionate and connected world, with The Way of Befriending you'll find that the road to your own belonging is through befriending.
Systems change when hearts change. Hearts change when we dare to be a friend.
Wear the Commitment
Shop the Singing Dove merch collection
The Singing Dove is more than a logo—it’s a call to action, an invitation to dare to befriend and be an unexpected friend to the Other. To wear a Singing Dove hat or drink from a Singing Dove mug is to say "Yes" to that call. It’s a commitment to co-creating a world where everyone belongs.
Join the movement. Wear the message. Dare to Befriend.
