Until It's Gone: Ending Poverty in Our Nation, in Our Lifetime [Paperback]

Scott C. Miller (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2008

The poverty rate in the United States has not dropped significantly since 1965. And if we continue to expect government and social services to take care of poverty without the help of individuals, nothing is likely to change. That's why the Circles Campaign has captured the imaginations of people of conscience across the United States, including educators, social workers, community organizers, faith leaders, business leaders, and politicians.

The Circles Campaign is an action plan that brings together the best efforts and resources of individuals, organizations, communities, and government in a program proven to raise people out of poverty.

Until It's Gone shows you how to:

• Define, recognize, and approach the problem of poverty in America
• Get started in building Circles out of poverty in your community
• Expand social networks and connect with others outside your comfort zone
• Be a bolder ally to those in need
• Become a transformational leader wherever you are
• Eliminate the barriers confronted by those in poverty

Praise for Until It's Gone:

'To achieve community sustainability, we must address issues of economic justice, which can occur only when there are relationships of mutual respect among the classes. The process that Scott Miller identifies to allow those relationships to develop is pure genius.' --Ruby K. Payne, PhD, author of the bestselling A Framework for Understanding Poverty

'Scott Miller offers us practical hope that we can end--not just reduce--poverty through a change in the ways we think and respond.' --Vicki Robin, co-author of the bestselling Your Money or Your Life and co-founder of Conversation Cafés

Editorial Reviews

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To achieve community sustainability, we must address issues of economic justice, which can occur only when there are relationships of mutual respect among the classes. The process that Scott Miller identifies to allow those relationships to develop is pure genius. -- Ruby K. Payne, PhD "Author of the bestselling 'A Framework for Understanding Poverty'"

About the Author

Scott Miller is co-founder and CEO of Move the Mountain Leadership Center. For more than twenty years, he has provided training and consulting to help communities across the country understand and engage in high-impact strategies to end poverty. He is an inspiring speaker and author of Move the Mountain: The Transformational Planning Guide.

Product Details

• Paperback: 168 pages
• Publisher: aha! Process (April 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1934583014
• ISBN-13: 978-1934583012
• Product Dimensions: 0.5 x 5.6 x 8.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #353,445 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars TheTruth About Poverty June 22, 2008

By W. E. Can

Format:Perfect Paperback

Finally, a book based on more than theory...a book based in research and practice. This is a very personal book from the authors perspective describing a developing model for fighting poverty in America that is working. I would recommend it for anyone wanting to eliminate poverty in their local community, someone willing to challenge the status quo and be a road warrior in this battle. The book is personal and practical, and leads you to think that it really might be possible to end poverty in America, just like it was possible to end slavery, if only we have the will to do so. I'd highly recommend this selection.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars A Disjointed Hodgepodge of Random Thoughts May 14, 2012

By Ryan Booth

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I bought this book hoping that I would learn more about the Circles movement and how to implement such a program to help get people out of poverty. Unfortunately, very little of the book is about that topic. For example, Chapter 9 is actually about the reader's need to remove clutter from his life. Seriously. Until It's Gone would have benefited enormously from an editor, and from real content.

"Being chronically deadly serious about society's great conundrums is anithetical to the life process. Each one of us is vastly interesting---as is a rainbow or even the tiny algae comprising 'pond scum'! On some level, it is hilarious that what can bring fulfillment is right under our feet and only a touch away from the next human being, yet we can feel a neeed to travel to the moon and back looking for it. We need to savor our humanity and the earth while we go about saving it. The one who laughs first has more fun." -- Chapter 13

The rest of the book that isn't about topics such as global warming or the dangers of clutter can be summarized as: poverty is bad and you should do something about it. There are a few stories from participants in the Circles movement, but they aren't organized in any way.

5.0 out of 5 stars changing my life May 8, 2013

By Joni

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Do not read this book unless you are ready to have your life changed forever. Yes I offer the challenge. This book was recommended in a Poverty Study I took. I finally downloaded it and wow. Thank you Scott Miller and company.