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Visionaries In Our Midst: Ordinary People who are Changing our World [Paperback]

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  • Category: Books (Social Science)
  • Author:  Silberberg, Allison
  • Author:  Silberberg, Allison
  • ISBN-10:  0761847197
  • ISBN-10:  0761847197
  • ISBN-13:  9780761847199
  • ISBN-13:  9780761847199
  • Publisher:  University Press of America
  • Publisher:  University Press of America
  • Pages:  274
  • Pages:  274
  • Binding:  Paperback
  • Binding:  Paperback
  • Pub Date:  01-Oct-2009
  • Pub Date:  01-Oct-2009
  • SKU:  0761847197-11-MPOD
  • SKU:  0761847197-11-MPOD
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Visionaries In Our Midst is Allison Silberberg's inspiring collection of essays that profiles ordinary people who are changing our world. Silberberg shares the stories of individuals who identified critical needs in their communities and responded with courage and conviction. This is a book about those who inspire hope, those who struggle, and those who make something happen. This is a book about catalyststhose who innovate and work to build a better life for others. This is a time to discover what is possible when individuals stand up for one another.



Named a Finalist for ForeWord Reviews' Book of the Year Award for 2009 and #1 on Amazon's list of Philanthropy & Charity, Visionaries In Our Midst is a thought-provoking book that takes the reader on an unforgettable journey.



For more information, please see: allisonsilberberg.com

Allison Silberbergis a writer and an advocate who has extensive grant making experience. Her columns have appeared inThe Washington PostandThe Dallas Morning News, and she has written for PBS.org, politicians, and television. She lives in Alexandria, Virginia.

This book will not just help save America; it will help save the world. Pete Seeger, songwriter/song leader

Visionaries In Our Midstby Allison Silberberg is a great book about very wonderful people who gave their heart and soul for others. It will inspire many others to do the same if they care. And who doesn't? Helen Thomas, Dean, White House Press Corps, Hearst Columnist

In this age of cynicism, here is a book about good people doing good things. What a refreshing change! What a delightful and uplifting read! Marvin Kalb, Harvard professor emeritus; now senior adviser to Pulitzer Center; former network correspondent

This is a book of wonders-and hope. It tells us of extraordinary things 'ordinary' people can do. Studs Terkel, oral historian/Pulitzer Prize-winning author

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