Within the Judeo-Christian-Humanist tradition, Quakerism has uniquely centered the ethics of right relationship. Combined with the ethics of reverence for life, it lifts the veil on a flowering landscape of readaptation in which a social economy of adequate access to the means of life under the governance of “no more than needed” provides a bountiful and satisfying way of life. I am delighted to see Pamela Haines take up this theme in such a fresh and wide-ranging collection of essays. I commend them to the attention of all.

– Keith Helmuth, author of Tracking Down Ecological Guidance

I don’t know anyone who wouldn’t find this remarkable book helpful: deepening their awareness of how they live their lives, increasing their confidence, sense of power and choice, and love for themselves and others. Pamela Haines’ voice is calm and reassuring, with a gentle humor. I noticed more light in the room where I was reading.

– George Lakey, educator, author of Dancing with History: A Life for Peace and Justice