The Call to Social Work: Life Stories

by Craig Winston Lecroy

Book Overview

"The introduction to social work every student should get."
--SOCIAL WORK WITH GROUPS

"The life narratives, voices, or actual experiences contained in this book reflect the spiritual awakenings, desires to make a difference in the quality of life, and the day-to-day realities of social workers in action. These narratives offer contemporary insights and beg the question: Why were you called to this profession? The passion for social justice...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0761985689
• ISBN13: 9780761985686
• Release Date: February 2002
• Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Great Book Great Value

This book should be titled, "Chicken Soup for the Social Worker's Soul" It is so good and many of the stories are moving and come from real social workers. It discusses everything from boundaries to ethics within the stories. Read it!

Just a glance

If you wanted a basic idea of what social workers do and their motivation this is an excellent book to have. I am leaning toward the career and I could see myself in the eyes of the writers, as they address the social issues of our time. This is just a glance, but a good book to get a kick start.