In a book that summarizes and builds on his earlier works, Fikkert, along with co-author Kapic, fleshes out his theoretical framework with many practical, multi-layered examples. What I especially liked was that they try to avoid cookie-cutter prescriptions for ministries, instead focusing on thought-provoking questions that those involved in poverty alleviation can ask themselves about the work they are doing. This is a book I suspect I will reread and refer to often.

A thoughtful, well-written book looking at the big picture of poverty alleviation. The book focuses on the importance of the local Christian community in including the poor and those Christians seek to serve. Highly recommended for anyone interested in poverty alleviation or relief and development work.

I started reading this book as soon as I got an eARC off Netgalley yesterday and it provides a Biblical insight on poverty, with more focus on people and systems. It's amazing that more often than not, we seek to fix what's on the surface and forget that at the core of poverty are people who have aspirations, challenges and like this book phrases it "broken" and need guidance to improve their perception, livelihood and ultimately transition from one status to another.
However, I'll state that I read it in one go and would have more opinions had I taken more time reading this.