VEV Recommended Reading - Peace and Justice

PEACE AND JUSTICE

Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America
Ehrenreich, Barbara
Peace and Justice/Economic Justice

A first-hand account of life in low-wage America.

God's Economy: Redefining the Health and Wealth Gospel
Wilson-Hartgrove, Jonathan
Peace and Justice/Economic Justice
Intentional Community

Wilson-Hartgrove's work is a radical redefinition of the health and wealth gospel that takes God's abundance and generosity seriously in light of Jesus' teachings about money.

Follow Me to Freedom: Leading As an Ordinary Radical
Perkins, John
Claiborne, Shane
Peace and Justice/Economic Justice

Perkins has been a leader in economic development and empowerment as part of the mission of the church, a theme very close to the hearts of volunteers.

Beyond Charity: The Call to Christian Community Development
Perkins, John
Peace and Justice/Economic Justice

Perkins has been a leader in economic development and empowerment as part of the mission of the church, a theme very close to the hearts of volunteers.

Following Christ in a Consumer Society: The Spirituality of Cultural Resistance
Kavanaugh, John
Peace and Justice/Economic Justice

Kavanaugh is a perennial bestseller and reminds us that the countercultural message of the Gospel's values makes us human.

Restoring At-Risk Communities: Doing It Together and Doing It Right
Perkins, John
Peace and Justice/Economic Justice

Perkins has been a leader in economic development and empowerment as part of the mission of the church, a theme very close to the hearts of volunteers.

Making a Living While Making a Difference: Conscious Careers in an Era of Interdependance, Revised Edition
Everett, Melissa
Peace and Justice/Economic Justice

A comprehensive life and work guide for people who care about their communities and the planet.

Let Justice Roll Down
Perkins, John
Peace and Justice/Economic Justice

Perkins has been a leader in economic development as part of the mission of the church, a theme very close to the hearts of volunteers.

The Politics of Jesus
Yoder, John Howard
Peace and Justice/Peace

Yoder uses the New Testament to clarify the impact of Jesus' life, work and teaching on his disciples' behavior.

John Howard Yoder: Mennonite Patience, Evangelical Witness, Catholic Convictions
Nation, Mark
Peace and Justice/Peace
Spirituality/contemporary sources

A biographical look at Yoder, who put Anabaptist pacificism at the center of ecumenical dialogue. This book is for Christians struggling to understand how faith can open a path to peace.

Markings
Hammerskjold, Dag
Peace and Justice/Peace
Spirituality/contemporary sources contemporary sources

Hammerskjold, a former General Secretary of the United Nations, illustrated in his daily writings how his commitment as a peacemaker came from his Christian convictions.

Body Politics: Five Practices of the Christian Community Before the Watching World
Yoder, John Howard
Peace and Justice/Peace

Describes five ancient practices important for the social, economic, and political witness of the church today. Yoder is well known among the Anabaptists within the VEV partnership.

Where Is God?: Earthquake, Terrorism, Barbarity, And Hope
Sobrino, Jon
Peace and Justice/Poverty
Spirituality/contemporary sources

Sobrino, of El Salvador, is a Jesuit theologian. His work discerns meaning and answer to call in the midst of tragedy. Recommended by John Bell of the Iona Community at the 2008 VEV event in Boston.

The Long Loneliness: The Autobiography of the Legendary Catholic Social Activist
Day, Dorothy
Peace and Justice/Poverty
Service
Spirituality/Inspirational reading contemporary sources

Autobiography of the founder of the Catholic Worker movement.

Rich Christians in an Age of Hunger: Moving from Affluence to Generosity
Sider, Ron
Peace and Justice/Poverty

Sider takes a look a new look at an age-old problem, examing causes and offering a series of practical solutions in hope that Christians will make a difference.

Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace . . . One School at a Time (Paperback)
Mortenson, Greg
Peace and Justice/Poverty
Inspirational story of one man's efforts to address poverty, educate girls, and overcome cultural divides.