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This title in other editionsThe Abundant Community: Awakening the Power of Families and Neighborhoodsby John Mcknight
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:There is a growing movement of people with a different vision for their local communities. They know that real satisfaction and the good life are not provided by organizations, institutions, or systems. No number of great CEO’s, central offices, or long range plans produce what a community can produce. People are discovering a new possibility for their lives. They have a calling. They are called. And together they call upon themselves.This possibility is idealistic, and yet it is an ideal within our grasp. It is a possibility that is both idealistic and realistic. Our culture leads us to believe that a satisfying life can be purchased. It tells us that in the place where we live, we don't have the resources to create a good life. This book reminds us that a neighborhood that can raise a child, provide security, sustain our health, secure our income, and care for our vulnerable people is within the power of our community. This book gives voice to our ideal of a beloved community. It reminds us of our power to create a hope-filled life. It assures us that when we join together with our neighbors we are the architects of the future where we want to live. Book News Annotation:McKnight, a community researcher and organizer who taught education and social policy at Northwestern U., and Block, an author associated with a training company that offers workshops to build the skills outlined in his books, show readers how to utilize their own communities to raise children, provide safety and security, sustain health, secure income, support local businesses and economy, eat locally, and care for vulnerable people, rather than going outside of it for these and other needs. They describe how people can shift from a culture of consumerism to one that places community at the center, what happens when citizens become consumers, how to reclaim the role of citizen through community, the elements important in creating abundance in all areas, and specific steps to take. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Synopsis:This book reminds us that a neighborhood that can raise a child, provide security, sustain our health, secure our income, and care for our vulnerable people is within the power of our community.
About the AuthorFor nearly three decades, John McKnight has conducted research on social service delivery systems, health policy, community organizations, neighborhood policy, and institutional racism. He currently directs research projects focused on asset-based neighborhood development and methods of community building by incorporating marginalized people. John serves on the Board of Directors of numerous community organizations including the Gamaliel Foundation and The National Training and Information Center. McKnight is a professor of Education and Social Policy at Northwestern University. Peter Block is an author, consultant. His work is about empowerment, stewardship, chosen accountability, and the reconciliation of community. He’s the author of Flawless Consulting, Stewardship, The Answer to How is Yes, and Community What Our Readers Are SayingAdd a comment for a chance to win!Average customer rating based on 1 comment: 
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