This book comes with examples both from the States. And from the surrounding Americas, on how determined individuals can make a difference to. Impoverished communities, and I initiate change. A lot of these stories sound like mini biographies of said game changers, alongside a slap on the back to them.

This is edifying to be sure, not so sure there is quite so much on specific guidance and techniques on how to bring about these social changes to its readers. However, if so motivated, readers are invited to contact the writer personally if they would like advice and feedback on how to proceed.

This book seems to be designed more to motivate and cheerlead, though I suspect that a certain amount of toughness and charisma would be essential qualities to possess in order to achieve these great things. The writer, being a reverend, would say having faith and self belief beyond any personal ego issues are what are needed. It's clear that the writer is well acquainted with illness, death and adversity, but still manages to be something of a Pollyanna - not saying that being a Pollyanna is a bad thing (she seems to be a bit of a New Ager too, which this reviewer did find more irritating at certain points, though this does balance out any potential pulpit sermonising).

Never has the situation on mother Earth been as grave as it is now, and partbpf the premise of this book is to remind its readers to brace for current world crises to really bite. Resourcefulness as well as hope and faith may well be required in more ways than we can imagine in the future, during the current terrible twenties and beyond.

This book might suit those who want to hear about those who have done something, at least.