Gordon Whitman (Book order)

Gordon Whitman Book order

Gordon Whitman is a seasoned strategist and coach for social change, drawing on over twenty-five years of experience. His work, rooted in grassroots organizing principles learned in Chile, focuses on building effective multiracial community organizations and leading significant campaigns on health care and housing reform. Whitman leverages his background in law and public policy to empower and guide grassroots leaders and clergy in driving positive societal transformations. His writing explores the strategies and practices of social activism, offering insights into community mobilization and advocacy.

Stand Up!

208 pages
8 hours of reading

"Grassroots organizing is our best hope. If you're serious about making change from the bottom up, read Stand Up! and pass it on." --Congressman Keith Ellison Each of us faces a moment of truth--at a time of crisis, do we stand up and speak out or retreat into our private lives? This book is for those frustrated by what they see happening in the world but not sure what they can do about it. Veteran organizer Gordon Whitman shows that we have the power we need to create a racially and economically just society. But it won't happen if we stay on the sidelines sharing social media posts and signing online petitions. We win only if we're willing to join other people in the kind of face-to-face organizing that has powered every successful social movement in history. Whitman describes five types of conversations that enable people to build organizations that can solve local problems and confront the greatest challenges facing our country--from gun violence to climate change. The book is a road map for standing up to the bullies who've hijacked our democracy and divided us against each other. Find your voice, make it heard, create lasting change, and live your purpose in the world!