The Rising of Bread for the World: An Outcry of Citizens Against Hunger

The book is an autobiographical account of the launching and development of the nation s foremost citizens lobby on hunger. Art Simon s unusual life gave birth to a collective Christian voice that urges our nation s decision makers to act against hunger at home and abroad. By persuading Congress and the administration to adopt more effective policies, Bread for the World members impact the lives of millions of people worldwide. This book tells the surprising story of how this happened. It shows how God uses ordinary people to make an extraordinary difference.

Highlights:
There is no other book on the nation s foremost citizens lobby against hunger.
Each life is unique, but mine is more unusual than most.
Bread s story is a striking and positive example of faith at work in the public square.
It offers an alternative to the religious right, the secular left, and the morally passive.