I've posted a couple of the reviews that the book has received on Amazon here before, but I thought it might be interesting to take a look at the whole collection. Here's what your colleagues have said (names removed to protect the innocent!) If this piques your interest, you can get your own copy in …
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Another great Amazon Review: “A book for people who give a damn”
So wonderful to read that your book not only appealed to someone enough to lead them to write a review, but also gave them a shot of encouragement. If Sara Dunnigan, a well known and highly respected economic development professional, found a renewed connection and a dose of courage in this book, then I know …
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More kind words about The Local Economy Revolution
One of the neat things about writing a book is that sometimes you discover that your message resonates with people that you didn't necessarily think would be all that excited about it. People in the online public engagement world are sometimes pretty tightly focused on technology, so it was a real delight to get this …
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A very kind Amazon review of The Local Economy Revolution
We're up to four reviews of The Local Economy Revolution... not quite up to the Three Wolf shirt (look it up -- you won't regret it...) but not too shabby. Here's the latest. Thanks, Brian! Most such attempts in creating a new future start on the far side of the chasm providing some vision of …
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Holy mackerel… another kind review from New Community Paradigms.
Some days a little encouragement that you might be doing something that matters...well, matters. What a pleasure, then to discover that Brian Dowling of Pathways to New Community Paradigms had written such an insightful review of The Local Economy Revolution. You can read the entire review here -- and Brian's deep dive, systemic analyses are worth …
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Whoa. Kind words from PlannersWeb’s Editor
Positive feedback is always great, but when you get it from someone whose writing chops you deeply appreciate, that's a whole 'nother level of awesome. Wayne Senville, the longtime editor of PlannersWeb, has dealt with my writing for years, crafting and refining my often clunky submissions as a columnist for Planning Commissioner's Journal and its online …
Get a Taste: Selected Readings from the Local Economy Revolution
In case you missed it, we're collecting short readings from The Local Economy Revolution to give people a taste of what the book -- and the approach are about. You can find links to the audio selections on this page, and you can stream it or download it on about any internet-enabled device. If you follow …
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“Explore a new perspective:” Another review!
We're up to three Amazon reviews now! OK, this one was from someone who had reviewed the final draft, but I was so grateful to read this: I found this book easy to read and more importantly an easy tool to communicate with people who may not be focused on economic development every day (i.e. …
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We done got reviews! And they’re NICE ones!
I'm so thrilled to have a couple of reviews on the Amazon site already-- the e-ink barely dry, and people already saying nice things! Here's two -- check them out on the Amazon site here: -------- I have heard Della speak as several conferences and will always go to one of her sessions if at …
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The Local Economy Revolution Has Arrived 