December 26, 2020 
Reviewed by:
Ceil Carey, retired public librarian and long time book discussion leader
REVIEW INTRODUCTION
Title:
The hopeful neighborhood
Author:
Don Everts
Publisher:
IVP
Publication:
2020
Format:
Hardcover
Length:
186 pages
OVERVIEW
The subtitle of this book is What happens when Christians pursue the common good. What better time to consider this than in a pandemic when neighbor fears neighbor and neighbor stands apart from neighbor? So what can this book tell us? Using statistics (the book is filled with numbers to demonstrate a myriad of results about neighborhoods and interacting with friends and neighbors in a variety of ways, Christians and non-Christians alike), Everts attempts to demonstrate what we can do to bridge the gap with those who live around us. Some techniques can be done at this time, others must wait for a more “normal” life. And all his chapters lead the reader to The Hopeful Neighborhood Project (hopefulneighorhood.org) which will take you further in connections with your community.
ASSESSMENT
Rating (1 to 5):
4
Suggested Audience:
Those wanting to pursue the common good of their local neighborhood, especially those who love statistic and that type of information.
Christian Impact:
An encouragement to pursue relationships and ways to get to know our neighbors and have an impact on the place we live.
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