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

    By Allison Silberberg

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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 catalysts—those 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
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRowmanLittlefield
    Release dateSep 10, 2009
    ISBN9780761847205
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