May 18, 2005

MINNEAPOLIS – Despite the prevalence of negative behaviors chronicled in the news, integrity is alive and well today, revealed through the actions of ordinary people. Integrity can be found in the kind deeds that strangers do for each other. It exists in a family's history of hard work, support, and sacrifice. It is revealed in heroic acts during extraordinary circumstances such as the hijacking of an airplane. It appears in the checkout line at the local grocery store. And integrity survives through the telling of stories in Where in the World is Integrity? by Bruce B. Roberts, Craig D. Rice, and Joe E. Smith.

Where in the World is Integrity? celebrates acts of integrity as seen and told by ordinary people. The stories serve as powerful inspiration, encouraging all of us to continue meeting the challenge of doing what is right.

With questions for discussion and reflection, Where in the World is Integrity? is perfect for the individual reader or for adult forum groups and church study groups.

"This book is about the personification of integrity. As such, it invites us not only to wonder about ‘integrity' but it also invites us to become men and women of integrity in the real circumstances of our own lives." –from the preface by Christopher M. Thomforde, President, St. Olaf College.

"Integrity is the highest ethical value. If you want to check yours, read this book. If you want to help others develop greater integrity, read this book. If like me, you have been impressed by Dr. Stephen Carter's book ‘Integrity,' this is your next study. May what is right grow in human hearts." –Albert H Quie, Former Member of Congress and Governor of Minnesota, and author of Riding the Divide.

"Through the compelling power of storytelling this book has captured the complexity and depth of what it means to act with integrity. The authors demonstrate that despite the daily media onslaught depicting an unethical and broken society, acting with integrity is alive and an effective strategy for living well. This book challenges each of us to deeply weave integrity into our daily actions as together we serve and enhance our families, communities, workplaces, and congregations." –Dr. Kurt Senske, CEO, Lutheran Social Services and author of Personal Values: God's Game Plan For Life.

Bruce B. Roberts is professor emeritus of psychology at St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota; Craig D. Rice is associate director of information systems at St. Olaf College and president of UniYatra Group, LLC; Joe E. Smith is the former pastor of St. James Lutheran Church, Portland, Oregon.

Format: Paperback, 200 pages, 5.5 x 8.5 inches; Item No: 0-8006-5154-7; Publisher: Augsburg Books; Price: $13.99.

To order Where in the World is Integrity? please call Augsburg Fortress at 1-800-328-4648 or visit the Web site at http://www.augsburgfortress.com/.

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