Beginnings, Middles, & Ends: Sideways Stories on the Art & Soul of Social Work
Beginnings, Middles, and Ends by Ogden W. Rogers is a thought-provoking book about the evolution of the author's career in the field of social work. The real-life stories are whimsical as well as enlightening. You follow the yellow brick road of a social work career and feel the passion and dedication that is required of those who are engaged in the social work profession.... A great read for anyone entering the profession, or if you are involved and feel your passion flickering, this book will surely re-ignite your love. --Mildred Mit Joyner, MSW, LCSW, Emerita Director and Professor of Social Work, West Chester University of PennsylvaniaAs someone near the end of a long career in social work and social work education, I found the stories [in] Beginnings. Middles, and Ends to reflect so much of my own experience that I literally moved back and forth between tears of soulful recognition and laugh-out-loud moments of wonderful remembrances. There is something truthful and powerful about the artist who is willing to put a masterpiece together and leave the telltale signs of failed attempts.... This read is a gift to all, whether they are starting or ending their journey of service to others. --Terry L. Singer, Ph.D., Dean, Kent School of Social Work, University of LouisvilleI found the stories humorous, sometimes painful, and incredibly honest and real. There is really nothing else out in our literature that is quite like this. It reminds me of when we teach the art and science of social work practice this is the art. --Jennifer Clements, Ph.D., LCSW, Associate Professor, Shippensburg University