The Impossible Will Take a Little While

"An indispensable anthology of hope and inspiration. Put away your Prozac, and pick up The Impossible Will Take a Little While."

"A magnificent anthology celebrates hope, guts, and the power of taking action.... Loeb has compiled for us the words of 49 of the most gifted and heroic men and women of our time, 49 testimonials to stamina and compassion in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds, 49 reasons to keep hope alive in this time of frustration and fear"

"Loeb has been doing wonderfully patient work, exploring the American conscience from the inside. I regard him as something of a national treasure."

"An anthology of some of the most powerful voices of of our time."

"For anyone worn down, The Impossible Will Take a Little While is a bracing double cappuccino."

"Deeply moving and motivating...a retinue to be reckoned with; a plethora of commentary from those dedicated to the concept of a better world"

"Stop worrying, stop feeling sorry for humanity and read The Impossible Will Take a Little While."

"A much needed salvo against despair."

"A book of essays meant to inspire people."

"An extremely important effort."

"Paul Loeb brings hope for a better world in a time when we so urgently need it."

"A shot in the arm for all of us who feel withered by crisis and paralyzed with cynicism.... Every page sparkles with insight into how the most painful circumstances can drive us to our higher selves."

"A powerful classroom resource that will help inspire your students to act."

"A compilation of 49 essays, excerpts and exclamations from a wide range of people who have found hope despite all evidence to the contrary."

"A stirring collection of essays aimed at people who still want to believe that ordinary people can change the world."

Hopeful, inspiring, and motivating.... May well be required reading for us all."

"Will resonate with anyone struggling with despair and doubt."

"A collection of moving essays and poems on how to maintain optimism in a post 9/11 world."

"A must read"

"A wonderful book, with some extraordinary folks contributing. It reminds us that darkness always comes before the dawn."

"You are part of what's good about this world and I admire your work very much. This book can even make one hopeful about the future despite so many signs to the contrary."

"Stunning insights...educational and inspirational."

"When my daughter asked from college how to be an effective grassroots citizen, I gave her Paul's books."

"Reading this hymnbook of hope, one's heart cannot help but sing. I am moved and inspired by this magnificent book's rich stories and insights. They water the fragile, precious seed of hope, from which everything we love grows."

"This inspiring collection is such a song of hope in these difficult times."

"A soul-stirring anthology which we guarantee will lift the spirits of anyone looking for reasons to carry on in the struggle to create a better world."

"An intelligent, impressive compendium of ideas and feelings that, if implemented, will lead to a far more civilized society."