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Becoming Whole

Why the Opposite of Poverty Isn't the American Dream

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Becoming Whole

By: Dr. Brian Fikkert, Kelly M. Kapic
Narrated by: Joe Geoffrey
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We are the richest people ever to walk the face of the earth, but according to research, we aren't becoming happier. Families and communities are increasingly fragmented, loneliness is skyrocketing, and physical and mental health are on the decline. Our unprecedented wealth doesn't seem to be doing us much good.

Yet, when we try to help poor people at home or abroad, our implicit assumption is that the goal is to help them to become like us. "If they would just do things our way, they'd be fine!" But even when they seem to pursue our path, they too find that the American Dream doesn't work for them. What if we have the wrong idea altogether? What if the goal isn't to turn other countries into the United States or to turn America's impoverished communities into its affluent suburbs?

In Becoming Whole (building on the best-selling When Helping Hurts), Brian Fikkert and Kelly M. Kapic look at the true sources of brokenness and poverty and uncover the surprising pathways to human flourishing, for poor and non-poor alike. Exposing the misconceptions of both Western Civilization and the Western church about the nature of God, human beings, and the world, they redefine success and offer new ways of achieving that success.

©2019 Brian Fikkert and Kelly M. Kapic (P)2019 eChristian
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I enjoyed this book through its challenges, new ideas (to me), and revelations. I believe all people who give to and/or help Christian ministries should listen to this as I believe the Church would see greater impact in poor communites based on what is presented.

Enlightening

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Eye opening look at poverty alleviation. I learned a lot. now how to put it into practice. thank you for providing this excellent Christ centered resource.

Eye opening

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Narrator fits the content and clearly communicates life-changing insights on “stories of change” and human flourishing.

Life-changing (literally and practically)

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Dr. Fikkert, as always, puts forth a compelling argument with incredibly validating stories of transformation. He uses deep access to resources outcomes and avoids the often complaining/comparing style that is so common today. He makes his pints, proofs and stories of truth and let’s you chew on these thoughts in hopes to see transformation towards a heart of love.

Questions, challenges, answers and a place for discussion!

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This book is helping me to gain a better understanding and appreciation of God's story of change that is taking place in my life.

A must read

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Anyone interested in faith-based poverty alleviation will be in for a treat. I recommend this book 100x.

Excellent Read!

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Loved the challenges and the humble confrontation of methods of poverty alleviation with instructions towards approaching whole person development.

The truth shared is clear and cuts to the heart of serving the poor

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