Building Community: A Memoir and Conversation Starter

People who are best at building community with others have ten traits. They are: Intentional, Hospitable, Transparent, Supportive, Compassionate, Aware, Social, Accepting, Motivated, and Grateful. They recognize needs and seek solutions. They overcome personal challenges and learn from those experiences. They aren't afraid to be vulnerable.

Using her personal stories, the author invites the reader to consider how these traits can be used to build a true, rich and genuine sense of community with others. When those connections are made, something empowering happens - our burdens become lighter, our joy becomes deeper, and our lives become richer.

This book is a memoir, full of poignant stories that will make you laugh, cry and relate to the author. The discussion questions encourage reflection and further conversation. Together, they are offered with the goal of identifying ways to build meaningful community with others.