Audio excerpt: Why not Why

Listen to author Ogden Rogers read a short piece from Beginnings, Middles, & Ends: Sideways Stories on the Art & Soul of Social Work. This piece, from pages 57-58 in the book, is titled "Why not Why."

Beginnings, Middles, & Ends reviewed in Journal of Social Work Values & Ethics Fall 2013

Beginnings, Middles, & Ends: Sideways Stories on the Art & Soul of Social Work was reviewed in the Fall 2013 edition of the Journal of Social Work Values & Ethics, released this week.

Reviewer Stephen M. Marson, Ph.D., who is also editor of the journal, said in part:

The mood that the author sets is the best aspect of this book. It reminds me of the mood set by the writers of the TV show MASH. There is a mixture of drama and comedy that is perfectly blended to capture the attention of a casual reader. I found the entire book a joy to read. Personally, I found it therapeutic. 

 He also called the book "a profound piece of creative literature that will reinstill idealism within senior social workers who are on the threshold of being cynical about their work."

Read the full review at: Journal of Social Work Values & Ethics, Fall 2013 edition.

Ogden Rogers Interviewed on Wisconsin Public Radio About the Social Work Profession and His New Book

Author Ogden Rogers was interviewed by Al Ross of Spectrum West on Wisconsin Public Radio on November 7, 2013. They talked about the social work profession, as well as about Rogers' new book, Beginnings, Middles, & Ends: Sideways Stories on the Art & Soul of Social Work. Ross read a few of the shorter stories out loud as part of the broadcast.

The interview provides insight into the thought that went into the writing of the book. The interview is archived online. You can listen to it here. 

Then go to Amazon.com or White Hat Communications to order the book and read the rest of the stories!

More Reviews for Beginnings, Middles, & Ends

Since Beginnings, Middles, & Ends: Sideways Stories on the Art & Soul of Social Work was released almost a month ago, the book has continued to receive favorable reviews.

Today, we heard from Bradford Sheafor, author of social work textbooks over the past three decades. Here's what he had to say:

“Many textbooks, including my own, carefully describe social work and what social workers do. Few of these books, however, capture art and heart required when applying the knowledge, values, and skills of this important profession. Ogden Rogers, in Beginnings, Middles, & Ends: Sideways Stories on the Art & Soul of Social Work, provides a masterful complement to the existing texts. Although usually not labeled as such, in each of his stories a critical value, principle, or guideline for social work practice is illustrated. My thought after reading each story was, “Yes!!! That is what social work is all about.” Further, Rogers’ unabashed enthusiasm for this profession is indeed a welcome addition to the social work literature.”

Bradford W. Sheafor, Ph.D. 

Professor Emeritus, Colorado State University 

 

 

A customer on Amazon.com, L.M. Ferro, said this about the book:

"LOVE THIS BOOK! I shared it with my interns who are young social workers. I would HIGHLY recommend it! Makes a great gift for social workers."

 

The book was well-received at the recent Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Annual Program Meeting, where Rogers was on hand to autograph copies.

The book is available at Amazon.com in print and Kindle editions, as well as at White Hat Communications' online store. 

 

Order now for holiday and graduation gift-giving, or put it on your own wishlist!