If you are at all concerned about the future of our republic, if you have any responsibility for the health and welfare of your community, if you are in a position of leadership in any city, if you belong to a church or synagogue that is concerned about the youth, the families, the aged, the environment in which they are living the only life they have to live, then you need this book."

MSGR. JOHN EGAN, NATIONAL CATHOLIC REPORTER

"Essentially, Pierce's book is a street-wise explanation of the principles of community organization as they apply to church and synagogue congrega-tions. In the course of this explanation Pierce argues that it is perfectly legitimate for congregations to act in their self-interest (assuming that the basic principles of fairness obtain), that no progressive change can be negotiated without power and that power is obtained only through organi-zation. Pierce tenders a multitude of entertaining stories, many from his own life as an organizer, in support of these propositions. By book's end, one has a real flavor for what an effective community organization is."

CHARLES DISALVO, AMERICA