by Jim Wallis
First published 2013
Jim Wallis examines the human cost behind consumer goods through recent industrial tragedies. More than one thousand workers died when a Bangladesh garment factory building collapsed. Over one hundred perished in a Chinese poultry plant fire. A Taiwanese cell phone manufacturer saw multiple worker suicides amid brutal conditions. Wallis argues these disasters reveal the true price of cheap clothes and electronics. He proposes viewing workers across the globe as neighbors rather than distant strangers. This perspective crosses cultural, racial, religious, and regional divides. Wallis presents ten personal decisions readers can make for the common good. He believes recognizing all people as neighbors represents a radical shift that could transform global business practices. The book offers practical steps individuals can take from their own communities to address worldwide labor injustices.
Genres: business, social-issues, non-fiction, current-affairs, social-justice, activism
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: call-to-action, social-commentary
320 pages · Kindle Edition · Brazos Press