Solidarity Will Transform the World: Stories of Hope from Catholic Relief Services

By Jeffry Odell Korgen

Book Overview

The values of solidarity and human dignity incorporated in Catholic social teaching comes to life through the stories of people served by Catholic Relief Services. This is a story of what can happen when the resources of the Catholic Church come together with the resources, both physical and spiritual, of people living in poverty.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1570757445
• ISBN13: 9781570757440
• Release Date: September 2007
• Publisher: Orbis Books
• Length: 161 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

An Excellent Book

This book gave me insight into the activities of Catholic Relief Services. I was very impressed with the effectiveness of the program and how recipients shared their success with others. The book was thoroughly researched, well written and increased my understanding of how people can succeed with the proper help and have hope in the future. An excellent book!

An inspirational collection of true anecdotes

Solidarity Will Transform the World: Stories of Hope From Catholic Relief Services is an inspirational collection of true anecdotes about the people served by Catholic Relief Services. CRS programs of microcredit in Mexico and India have helped men and women create small businesses and jobs for their fellow countrymen. CRS trains people to become caregivers to those with HIV/AIDS in Zambia, and peacemakers in Rwanda; the production of Fair Trade Exchange coffee brings hope for prosperity to Nicaragua. A handful of black-and-white photographs illustrate this uplifting testimony to how religious charity can have a positive effect upon the world at large, literally helping people to help themselves as well as fostering the spiritual rewards of faith.