Palmer's writing resonates with people from all walks of life. Palmer is the founder of the Center for Courage & Renewal and the author of nine books, including the bestsellers The Courage to Teach, Let Your Life Speak, and A Hidden Wholeness. He has received ten honorary doctorates and numerous national prizes for his work, including the William Rainey Harper Award in 2010, which he shared with Margaret Mead, Paulo Freire, and Elie Wiesel.