Fascinating true stories and examples of communities pulling together and finding creative solutions to persistent problems. What makes it different is that it focusses on practical approaches that can be applied to a wide variety of challenges, from villages to cities, from churches to schools to community organizations. List of To Dos and Not To Dos accompany every principle and the final chapter on techniques for leading community meetings and change processes is invaluable. Added plus: its fun to read with subtitles like "Watermelons and Toilets". Whatever problem or challenge you are hoping to help your community address, this book will help.