Divine Impulses: William and Janet Cohen

Former Secretary of Defense William Cohen and his wife, television journalist Janet Langhart Cohen are of different races, political persuasions and religious backgrounds.

Yet they say a 'soulful' connection brought them together.

Married twelve years, the Cohens say they have found a spiritual home in Judaism's rituals, even though they do not call themselves Jewish.

In 2007, the Cohens wrote a book titled 'Love in Black and White: A Memoir of Religion, Race and Romance.' On Valentine's Day, 2007, they wrote about their relationship for On Faith.

»Watch the Cohens talk about their experience of racial discrimination, religious prejudice and the prevailing 'beauty of America' with On Faith's Sally Quinn.

More information:
Washington Post profile of former Secretary of State Cohen, with links to articles about him

Christian Science Monitor article on the Cohens racial reconciliation work, July 2008

By Elizabeth Tenety  |  August 1, 2008; 5:04 PM ET
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