There's something Rural about Asset-Based Community Development. This is a Workbook of, by, and for rural community leaders trying to "use what we've got, to get what we want." It is the latest in the ABCD series to follow up on the best-selling title in community development history: Building Communities from the Inside Out: A Path Toward Finding and Mobillizing a Community's Assets, by John McKnight and Jody Kretzmann.

How do you build your rural community from the inside out? How do you find and mobilize the assets of your small town and rural area? The Organization of Hope tells inspiring stories of rural communities from across the countryside, and draws common rural themes ranging from income patching and individual skill development to community organizing and rural ethnic diversity. The Workbook covers points for getting started (or restarted); strategies for turning assets and hope into action and new relationships; and practical examples of appropriate projects and methods to consider for your rural community.