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The End of Hunger: Renewed Hope for Feeding the World
Jesus' command is clear: we are called to feed all of God's children. But is that possible? Twenty-five years ago, 23.3 percent of the world's population lived in hunger. Today, that number has dropped to 12.9 percent―giving rise to the renewed hope that what once seemed unthinkable is now within reach. The challenges are great, but the fight to eliminate malnutrition and hunger is one we can win. The End of Hunger brings together activists, politicians, scientists, pastors, theologians, and artists on this urgent topic. Here is a comprehensive picture of the current situation―the latest facts and figures are presented alongside compelling stories, both from those engaged in the fight against hunger and from the hungry themselves. Here too are clear steps for action by individuals, families, churches, and communities. This book is designed to inform and inspire you to get involved in the gospel work of eradicating global malnutrition and feeding the hungry. It is Jesus' command―and together, with God's help, we can do it. Contributors include
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Published October 22, 2019
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November 14, 2019
This book creates a big problem for me. There is so much to work through and think through it’s impossible to put it in a book review. This is a book for thought, for contemplation, for discussion, and then for action.
The book is edited by Jenney Eaton Dyer and Cathleen Falsani, but the feature is the articles by so many people involved in the issue of hunger, food insecurity, and the work to actually think of ending hunger by 2030.
There are three main parts:
1. There is the overview of the problem
2. There is a discussion on the crucial time period of the first 1000 days for children in the world.
3. There is an offering of the way forward to actually tackle this issue of hunger.
There are also action steps. There is a section on advocacy and philanthropy and how to get involved.
Thankfully, there is also a glossary to refer to when terms like “food insecurity” are thrown around.
The book isn’t about looking at something getting worse. They start off with actual good news and move to the opportunity before all of us: actually bringing an end to hunger.
Hunger and extreme poverty isn’t “getting worse.” That is a double-edge sword. The reason is this: if something is getting “better” we quit paying attention. The media goes away, our interest goes away, and we get less worried for some reason.
The challenge is still there because the last half is actually the most difficult part of the equation. Ending hunger takes more innovation. There are creative solutions that will still cost funding that need to be explored. The work is possible, but the effort needs to be great. It is time to set a bold goal and explore the possibilities.
Each chapter is worth considering, thinking about, and discussing.
The book raises the challenge and helps us understand we all can play a significant part in ending hunger. It can be as simple as our own food preparation (buy fresh products in smaller amounts, prepare them, and eat them without throwing out waste). It can be as complex as foreign policy (because the strife of war is the leading cause of food insecurity in the majority of the world).
All along that scale are opportunities for involvement. The book left me with the HOPE that this goal is absolutely possible. It left me with hope because each one of us can contribute in some way. From less waste to donating, to volunteering, to advocacy, we have a place in this task.
This is a book I will interact with on my blog far more than a book review. The matters of advocacy and the understanding of government and non-profit cooperation have to be examined and challenged in our thinking. The issues concerning American poverty and hunger need to be faced.
Read this book to be challenged. Read this book to be inspired. Read this book to find a way to dive into the solutions.
This book was sent to be for review by IVP Books. I am not under obligation to give this book a good review.
The book is edited by Jenney Eaton Dyer and Cathleen Falsani, but the feature is the articles by so many people involved in the issue of hunger, food insecurity, and the work to actually think of ending hunger by 2030.
There are three main parts:
1. There is the overview of the problem
2. There is a discussion on the crucial time period of the first 1000 days for children in the world.
3. There is an offering of the way forward to actually tackle this issue of hunger.
There are also action steps. There is a section on advocacy and philanthropy and how to get involved.
Thankfully, there is also a glossary to refer to when terms like “food insecurity” are thrown around.
The book isn’t about looking at something getting worse. They start off with actual good news and move to the opportunity before all of us: actually bringing an end to hunger.
Hunger and extreme poverty isn’t “getting worse.” That is a double-edge sword. The reason is this: if something is getting “better” we quit paying attention. The media goes away, our interest goes away, and we get less worried for some reason.
The challenge is still there because the last half is actually the most difficult part of the equation. Ending hunger takes more innovation. There are creative solutions that will still cost funding that need to be explored. The work is possible, but the effort needs to be great. It is time to set a bold goal and explore the possibilities.
Each chapter is worth considering, thinking about, and discussing.
The book raises the challenge and helps us understand we all can play a significant part in ending hunger. It can be as simple as our own food preparation (buy fresh products in smaller amounts, prepare them, and eat them without throwing out waste). It can be as complex as foreign policy (because the strife of war is the leading cause of food insecurity in the majority of the world).
All along that scale are opportunities for involvement. The book left me with the HOPE that this goal is absolutely possible. It left me with hope because each one of us can contribute in some way. From less waste to donating, to volunteering, to advocacy, we have a place in this task.
This is a book I will interact with on my blog far more than a book review. The matters of advocacy and the understanding of government and non-profit cooperation have to be examined and challenged in our thinking. The issues concerning American poverty and hunger need to be faced.
Read this book to be challenged. Read this book to be inspired. Read this book to find a way to dive into the solutions.
This book was sent to be for review by IVP Books. I am not under obligation to give this book a good review.
December 24, 2019
Too often we think of The End of Hunger as something that would be nice but not likely to happen as it seems to be simply too big of a problem. We do our part by participating in fundraisers at church or school and buy goats as Christmas presents knowing full well that a year later, we'll do it all again. What if there The End of Hunger was truly possible and we're going about it all wrong? The End of Hunger: Renewed Hope for Feeding the World, recently published by IVP, shows that ending hunger truly is possible and needs to be at the top of your reading list.
The End of Hunger contains essays by top economists, politicians, doctors, and many others. As such, this is not a quick, easy, feel good read. It must be read slowly so that the reader can fully absorb the content. The statistics and facts shared lay out how extensive the problem of hunger is and how hunger and malnutrition are the root causes of so many other world issues such as human trafficking, war,immigration, orphans, and nearly everything else that comes to mind. Yet, these same chapters lay out how their truly is enough food in the world and there is enough money for the problem of hunger to be solved.
The End of Hunger needs to be read slowly and thoughtfully so that you can contemplate the content that is shared and act on it. It is a book that needs to be read with others in order to process effectively. Anyone who cares about hunger or involved in raising funds for hunger relief in the U.S.A. or the world needs to read this book. Be prepared to have your heart broken, be frustrated, and to write lots of letters to politicians. Although I received a free copy, this is a book I'm definitely going to purchase in a paper copy so I can refer to it often and share with others.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received The End of Hunger from InterVarsity Press via NetGalley. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.
The End of Hunger contains essays by top economists, politicians, doctors, and many others. As such, this is not a quick, easy, feel good read. It must be read slowly so that the reader can fully absorb the content. The statistics and facts shared lay out how extensive the problem of hunger is and how hunger and malnutrition are the root causes of so many other world issues such as human trafficking, war,immigration, orphans, and nearly everything else that comes to mind. Yet, these same chapters lay out how their truly is enough food in the world and there is enough money for the problem of hunger to be solved.
The End of Hunger needs to be read slowly and thoughtfully so that you can contemplate the content that is shared and act on it. It is a book that needs to be read with others in order to process effectively. Anyone who cares about hunger or involved in raising funds for hunger relief in the U.S.A. or the world needs to read this book. Be prepared to have your heart broken, be frustrated, and to write lots of letters to politicians. Although I received a free copy, this is a book I'm definitely going to purchase in a paper copy so I can refer to it often and share with others.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received The End of Hunger from InterVarsity Press via NetGalley. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.
November 15, 2019
The End of Hunger
Renewed Hope for Feeding the World
by Edited by Jenny Eaton Dyer and Cathleen Falsani
InterVarsity Press
IVP Books
Christian , Religion & Spirituality
Pub Date 22 Oct 2019
I am reviewing a copy of The End of Hunger through Intervarsity Press and Netgalley:
Since 1990, our generation and our nation has led the world in halving the number of people who live in extreme poverty around the world. We did this in spite of the population growth during this period of time. Cutting extreme poverty in half has alai cut extreme hunger in half. This is not only historic it is also epic.
In this book we learn that The End of Hunger will come when everyone on the planet has an adequate income as well as access to healthful foods and living in a safe environment that allows for healthful food production.
This book points out too that the Bible underlines God’s special concern for the poor in a minimum of four ways: God acts in
to lift up the poor and oppressed. God identifies with the poor. God casts down rich people who oppress or neglect the poor. And people with resources who fail to share God’s concern for the poor are not really God’s people at all.
We are commanded by Jesus to feed all of God’s Children but is that possible, twenty five years ago 23.3 percent is the world’s population lived in hunger but today the number has dropped to 12.9 percent giving rise to the renewed hope that what once seemed unthinkable is now within reach. The challenges are great, but the fight to eliminate malnutrition and hunger is one we can wi
I found The End of Hunger to be an eye opening and well researched book and is therefore worthy of five out of five stars.
Happy Reading!
March 18, 2020
I have had this book sitting in a place where I usually read for short spurts so it has taken me awhile to read it. Each of the essays within the book offered me something to really think about and fully digest. I found myself marking pages, rereading some of the essays, and finally ordering more copies of the book to share with some people in my life. (That's when you know I really like a book — I don't lend mine out either because it is all marked up and written in, I'm afraid I won't get it back, or both). For anyone concerned with hunger in the our country and our world, you will find some very interesting perspectives, personal stories, and motivation to work. For those unaware of how pervasive the hunger problem is or what can be done, this is a great place to start reading. Among the contributors are people with great credentials and experience who were new to me. There were also some writers familiar to me such as:
Tony Campolo
Chef Rick Bayless
Senator William Frist, Md
Amy Grant
Brad Paisley and Kimberly Williams
Jeffrey Sachs, PhD
Tony Campolo
Chef Rick Bayless
Senator William Frist, Md
Amy Grant
Brad Paisley and Kimberly Williams
Jeffrey Sachs, PhD
January 19, 2024
Chef’s kiss to this collection of essays for its simple, expansive, hopeful explanation of the problem of global hunger— and how to end it.
Essays covered the food-conflict nexus, first 1,000 days of nutritions, American food waste, good and bad food aid policies and programs, need for increase advocacy, and more. It hit a lot of wave tops so lacked some nuance, but overall probably very accessible (and enjoyable) for people unfamiliar with the problem of hunger, why it persists, and how we can end it.
With the foundation of this book being the Christian faith, it talked a lot about the inherent dignity of everyone, Jesus’ call for justice and feeding the poor and hungry, and really put the onus of ending hunger on American churches. Big, big fan of that.
Essays covered the food-conflict nexus, first 1,000 days of nutritions, American food waste, good and bad food aid policies and programs, need for increase advocacy, and more. It hit a lot of wave tops so lacked some nuance, but overall probably very accessible (and enjoyable) for people unfamiliar with the problem of hunger, why it persists, and how we can end it.
With the foundation of this book being the Christian faith, it talked a lot about the inherent dignity of everyone, Jesus’ call for justice and feeding the poor and hungry, and really put the onus of ending hunger on American churches. Big, big fan of that.
March 19, 2019
This is an excellent resource, one you can dip in and out of, that captivates both the heart and the mind, on this ongoing crisis of hunger. Essays from contributors shine; some of my favorites were Rachel Marie Stone, Mike McHargue, Rick Bayless, and Cathleen Falsani.
Read for work, but one I’d recommend widely outside of those circles. Anyone and everyone should care about hunger. This book makes the case for it.
Read for work, but one I’d recommend widely outside of those circles. Anyone and everyone should care about hunger. This book makes the case for it.
October 19, 2020
Essays by experts on hunger and sustainability, making the case for global actions to end poverty, hunger and the stunting of children through malnutrition. The essays give important information and direction toward reaching the UN Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development. I wish everyone could read this.
June 26, 2024
I felt that there was a lot of repetitive information in this book from the different contributors. I give it 2.5 (we need half star options)!!! Plus I wish there was content about addressing elder hunger and not just child hunger! Also more actionable steps!
September 8, 2019
The book begins with an overview of the problem of hunger and has leading experts, from the front lines of famine to politicians, economists, theologians, and scientists, The authors cover the problems of global hunger and malnutrition.
It looks at hunger in the world from a multifaceted perspective alowing the reader to see that there is no one size fits all approach and must be done with cultural competence. Throughout they give concrete examples on addressing hunger.
The authors use stories and science and present "one of the latest scientific advances to overcoming the lifelong cognitive and physical consequences of malnutrition: addressing nutrition in the first one thousand days of a child’s life— from the moment of conception to the child’s second birthday."
Finally, they present a way forward.
1) "What can we do as citizens, perhaps even as Christians, living in the United States today?"
2) "How can we play a role in ending hunger?"
3) In providing nutrition during the thousandday window for a mother and child? Thre authors present various responses from growing your own garden, to cooking at home, to fasting, to advocacy.
This work is diviided into three parts:
1) An Overview of the Problem of Hunger
Each part contains a Case Study: Esther: Oaxaca, Mexico
Here we presented an overview of the problem of hunger from the perspective of different writers, working in differnt parts of the world
Part 2: The First One Thousand Days: Young Women, Mothers, and Children
Case Study: Vasco: Blantyre, Malawi
Case Study: Nighty: Pajimo, Uganda
This part considers the 1000 days approach to address hunger, premature deaths, and better outcomes for the mothers and children.from birth to two years old. Much of what is in this part is based on best practice, by that I mean well researched programs that result in positive outcomes.
Part 3: A Way Forward: What We Can Do
Case Study: Shorty: Bombay Beach, California, USA
In part thee the authors present to different ways the problem of hunger can be addressed. The final essay ends with these words, "God invites us to work for changes that will make the world more consistent with God’s love for everyone. Our loving God has made it possible to end hunger in our generation— and is inviting us, US Christians, to contribute to this great exodus from hunger."
This was a book that was enjoyable to read, challenging to paradigm regarding the poor, and stressed the necessity of including the poor in ending hunger in their own locales
It was a stimulating read challenging us to look for ways to end hunger and its sever consequence.
It looks at hunger in the world from a multifaceted perspective alowing the reader to see that there is no one size fits all approach and must be done with cultural competence. Throughout they give concrete examples on addressing hunger.
The authors use stories and science and present "one of the latest scientific advances to overcoming the lifelong cognitive and physical consequences of malnutrition: addressing nutrition in the first one thousand days of a child’s life— from the moment of conception to the child’s second birthday."
Finally, they present a way forward.
1) "What can we do as citizens, perhaps even as Christians, living in the United States today?"
2) "How can we play a role in ending hunger?"
3) In providing nutrition during the thousandday window for a mother and child? Thre authors present various responses from growing your own garden, to cooking at home, to fasting, to advocacy.
This work is diviided into three parts:
1) An Overview of the Problem of Hunger
Each part contains a Case Study: Esther: Oaxaca, Mexico
Here we presented an overview of the problem of hunger from the perspective of different writers, working in differnt parts of the world
Part 2: The First One Thousand Days: Young Women, Mothers, and Children
Case Study: Vasco: Blantyre, Malawi
Case Study: Nighty: Pajimo, Uganda
This part considers the 1000 days approach to address hunger, premature deaths, and better outcomes for the mothers and children.from birth to two years old. Much of what is in this part is based on best practice, by that I mean well researched programs that result in positive outcomes.
Part 3: A Way Forward: What We Can Do
Case Study: Shorty: Bombay Beach, California, USA
In part thee the authors present to different ways the problem of hunger can be addressed. The final essay ends with these words, "God invites us to work for changes that will make the world more consistent with God’s love for everyone. Our loving God has made it possible to end hunger in our generation— and is inviting us, US Christians, to contribute to this great exodus from hunger."
This was a book that was enjoyable to read, challenging to paradigm regarding the poor, and stressed the necessity of including the poor in ending hunger in their own locales
It was a stimulating read challenging us to look for ways to end hunger and its sever consequence.
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