“This book has the readability of bestselling author Anne Lamott and the substance of Rick Warren’s The Purpose-Driven Life.”
— Elinor A. Griffith, Former Senior Editor
Reader’s Digest
“Don’t miss the opportunity this book offers. Calhoun shines a light on the universal and wondrous alchemy of faith when people turn personal suffering into acts of compassion and service, bringing communities closer together. Reading about these “reshapers” is a renewing, inspiring and deeply affecting experience.”
— The Reverend Dr. Robert W. Edgar, President and CEO Common Cause,
Former General Secretary of the National Council of Churches USA
“Jack Calhoun's book is a refreshing take on the essence of religion and faith. Although faith is often used to sow conflict, this book is populated with people of faith who pray with their feet and use their "divine spark" in service of their fellow human beings. Consistent with Calhoun's entire career, he deals with huge, abstract issues through the eyes of the individuals who live them. Hearts, Hands - and Feats throbs with life: real people, real feelings, real stories. In so doing, Jack has found the Divine and brought it down to earth. For anyone who considers themselves a person of faith, this book is a primer on how to put piety to work.”
— Georgette F. Bennett, Ph.D., President and Founder
Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding
“There is nothing like this out there. This book had to be written. The nation really needs this book.”
— Julie Sulc, Project Officer
The Pew Charitable Trusts
“What emerges from this book is a sense of the possibilities that lie within us all to lead lives of intention and purpose. Try these stories out as bedtime reading instead of the evening news. Your sleep will be a lot more peaceful.”
— David Nee, Executive Director, The Graustein Family Foundation
Former Chairman, New York Association of Grantmakers
“Jack Calhoun’s Heart, Hands—and Feats is a gift to the nation. For those of us steeped in “policy and programs” to help the poor and needy, it is nice to see an author who lifts up the real people who are transforming our communities.”
— John M. Bridgeland, former Director of the White House Domestic Policy Council
President and CEO of Civic Enterprises, Washington, DC
“The stories are absolutely wonderful and deeper than words can say. I can feel them in my flesh and bones. In pulling the people into chorus with one another, Calhoun connects them across places, experiences and faiths—making this book an incredible contribution.”
— Diana Garland, Ph.D.
Dean, School of Social Work, Baylor University
“It was a delight to read Heart, Hands—and Feats and rediscover from where remarkable people draw their strength. Calhoun has an uncanny ability to reflect of the common bonds and draw inspiration from them.”
— Charles W. Gould, President
Volunteers of America
“Jack Calhoun demonstrates that a life based on service to others offers far greater personal fulfillment than any other path. These accounts from ordinary people of faith will inspire others to make the small sacrifices necessary to accomplish extraordinary things.”
— Ernie Allen, President & CEO
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
“Faith has a disturbing way of dividing people. Calhoun has found people whose faith doesn’t look down on others, but frees and sustains them to serve others. He finds common threads, like pain—pain somehow mutated into compassion, energy and hope.”
— Dr. Brent B. Coffin, Senior Research Fellow
Hauser Center for Nonprofit Organizations, Harvard University
“Where others make political sport of the national discussion of faith, Jack Calhoun sees how it brings out our common humanity. He finds faith and inspiration everywhere and uses wonderful examples in this unique and compelling book.”
— Irv Katz, President
National Assembly of Health and Human Service Organizations
“These grace-filled stories offer many rich blessings! They demonstrate the practical possibilities of transforming lives and communities through the power of faith grounded in love and hope.”
— Jan Love, Former Chief Executive
Women’s Division, United Methodist Church
“Calhoun shares deeply moving stories of individuals who, often working against all odds but driven by faith, bring hope to communities, to our children and to our country. We can all be everyday heroes. Calhoun shows us the way to give back with heart and with impact.”
— Marguerite W. Sallee, President and CEO
America’s Promise
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