If you’ve ever tried to stand up to government and the development lawyers who represent developers and felt the whole experience was a waste of your time, then you need to read this book. Written by a resident who was tried of watching her precious surroundings being destroyed, The Story of Thornby follows the efforts of a grassroots group of determined citizens who took on the juggernaut of development threatening their community and eventually won. The learning of this experience is chronically shared along with tips and helps that are featured for others to profit from. Don’t give up the fight to save and preserve what you care about. Study how these people overcame the lawyers and politicians and win.