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Summer Hess/One Block Revolution: 20 Years of Community Building
$19.99
$19.99
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Explore two decades of insights in community building and sustainable living with 'One Block Revolution' by Summer Hess. This nonfiction paperback from Latah Books chronicles 20 years of transformative experiences, offering practical lessons and inspiration for fostering strong, interconnected communities. Perfect for readers passionate about sustainability and collective growth, this book is a valuable resource for creating meaningful change.
“A fascinating collection of pieces about my favorite neighborhood in Spokane.”
--Jess Walter, National Book Award Finalist and #1 New York Times bestselling author of Beautiful Ruins
Praise for One-Block Revolution:
"Over the past two decades I have had a front row seat to watch the transformation of the Community Building Campus and to witness the ripples of positive impacts it has created. This book perfectly captures the long arc of local, grassroots, community-led change sparked by the Community Building, which has helped to make Spokane and Washington State a more just and equitable place for all."
--Senator Andy Billig, Washington State Senate Majority Leader
"This fascinating book puts Spokane on the progressive map. Cities across the country should envy a street given over to nonprofit causes, health food, and leading-edge entertainments. Twenty contributors outline the altruisms they could undertake thanks to the benefactor who bought the buildings so they could mount their little revolution in this once-gritty city."
--Paul Lindholdt, Washington State Book Award-winning author of In Earshot of Water
"The Community Building pulses with its own energy and seemingly emits its own semiochemical that is intoxicating to anyone whose signals bend towards vision, creativity, humanity, social justice, leadership; i.e. community. One-Block Revolution is an inspiring read, not just about how one building cluster changed one mid-sized American city, but also about how many hearts, minds, and souls made it possible for so many people in Spokane to find themselves and their tribe and how those people collectively continue to do good for the world."
--Bart Mihailovich, Organizing Manager, U.S. Waterkeeper Alliance
“Jim Sheehan’s vision of creating space for a thriving community of advocates, visionaries, and change makers was extraordinary. The story of how he brought that vision to life is an inspiring model for the rest of us who say we want to BE the change that we seek in the world. Grateful for his vision, the community of change makers and impact they’ve had on Spokane.”
--Regina Malveaux, Executive Director, Washington State Women’s Commission
"Having relocated to Spokane to be a part of the one-block revolution, I’ve witnessed firsthand the impact of that transformation on the entire city. Now it’s time for all of us to expand the revolution into one that transforms communities across the United States, and this book is an essential guide for anyone who wants to do exactly that."
--Thomas Linzey, Senior Legal Counsel, Center for Democratic and Environmental Rights
"It’s rare to get such an in-depth view of the rippling effects social purpose real estate has in a community. What a gift to hear from the multiple voices in One-Block Revolution that built this inclusive, welcoming community and continue building it, a collective and infinite legacy."
--Leena Waite, Consulting Coordinator for The Nonprofit Centers Network
"A great case study on place-based social change. It takes place in Washington State, but readers from anywhere will find the pages packed with lessons, cautionary tales, best practices and inspiration."
--Jon Snyder, Outdoor Recreation and Economic Development Senior Policy Advisor to Gov. Jay Inslee
“Physical spaces – even, and maybe especially, those that are small in square footage – can be the spark and the home base that encourage us to act bravely, explore new ideas, and foster collective flourishing. One-Block Revolution is as engaging for those of us who have planted ourselves in this city and on th
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