This book is exactly what is needed to empower communities. Pat O'Connor
has lived these ideas and you can trust her sure hand. I highly recommend it.
-David Gershon
CEO Empowerment Institute,
author of Empowerment: The Art of Creating Your Life As You Want It.

People all across rural and regional USA are grappling with how to build more inclusive and
vibrant communities. At the heart of the issue is how to create a strong and positive community
spirit and to find the ways to connect people together within the community. This workbook,
and the principles imbedded in its design, is an outstanding example of a creative approach
to empowering local people. It provides a meaningful and enjoyable way for people to connect
to their community and discover all the things that are great within their community. I am sure
this workbook will be a fantastic resource for those people wanting to make a difference in
their community.
-David Beurle
Innovative Leadership Australia

Pat O'Connor's new book Fall In Love with Your Community is just what we need in our troubling
and complex times. A strong community is the antidote to the fear, alienation, and insecurity that
so many Americans feel today. Written in a clear and user friendly way, this book takes us by the
hand and offers us actions that empower, encourage, and connect us to our community.
Beware! This book could change your life and the lives of those you love.
-Gail Straub
activist, author, and co-founder The Empowerment Institute

Participating in the team has been a wondrous discovery. I’m amazed at how much is
going on and the extraordinary initiatives the people in our community are creating.
-Diane Berry
Librarian

The experience of participating in the workbook provided me with information on how to seek
out what was already in my backyard. I started looking at everything through new eyes.
-Mary Ann Stockton
Family Place Coordinator

Participating in the "Fall In Love with Your Community" workbook has opened my eyes to the
abundance all around me. The workbook cleared a space for me to create and renew connections
with my neighborhood, diverse cultures and history in my community. Meeting with our team and
sharing our community experiences inspires me to continue "Falling In Love" with my community
even though the four workbook sessions are complete.
-Heather Perretta
Experiential Educator