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Story Summaries They are ordinary people like you and me and they are changing the world—from their own backyards and neighborhoods to the far reaches of foreign lands. Their riveting stories are profound examples of the power of the average person to conquer adversity and injustice. They are rebels all—but not the traditional kind—for they have discovered that making change isn’t just about rebellion. It’s also about caring. The diverse men and women featured in The Compassionate Rebel are prime examples of what can happen when the two powerful forces of anger and love are combined. Individually, and with others, they faced challenges like child abuse, racism, isolation, hopelessness, and lack of resources and/support. But instead of turning their rage to violence, they found peaceful, constructive solutions to personal, familial, national and international struggles. Some of them came from a place of compassion, seeking effectiveness through attention-seeking rebellion. Others began by rebelling but found they could accomplish more when they expressed their compassion. The stories of compassionate rebels are profiles in courage, determination and creativity. Compassionate rebels don’t hesitate to think outside of the box provided by tradition and the status quo. With characteristic indignance, former plantation worker and civil rights activist Dorothy Woolfork spoke for all compassionate rebels when she said, “Don’t ask me to fall in line. I don’t fall in line. I do what’s right”
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Chapter 1—Brave New Warriors Chapter 2—Bridge Builders Chapter 3—Community Workers Chapter 4—Persistent Protesters Chapter 5—Gift Givers Chapter 6—Peace Messengers Chapter 7—Spirit Changers Chapter 8—Truth Seekers Chapter 9—World Workers Chapter 10—Torch Carriers | ||||
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