When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting the Poor... and Yourself Get it now!

the subtitle of the book is: "How to alleviate poverty without hurting the poor ... and yourself." it gives a very different definition of poverty than i've ever used. and it distinguishes the different kinds of help that are needed: (a) physical or monetary gifts, (b) resources, or (c) development... it very clearly explains that the real cause of any of our poverty is broken relationships, and therefore, the alleviation of poverty is restored relationships. it's practical and hopeful both. the beginning is a little dry but i knew it was building the basis for parts 2 and 3 which are more practical. anyone involved in short-term mission trips, urban ministry, or outreach to the poor should read this book!Get more detail about When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting the Poor... and Yourself.