Where Social Work Can Lead You: Journeys Into, Around and Even Out of Social Work

by Jess Hoeper, Amanda Fordham, Ashley Abramson

A never-before-seen look into the humans within the profession...of Social Work.

When most people think of Social Work; Child Protective Services, low wages and challenging work may come to mind.

This book is a refreshing and eye opening view into the humans behind the profession; the journeys into, around and even out of Social Work.

Most people don't realize that this work is far-reaching beyond just Social Work, Behavior Analysis, Mental Health, Case Management, Treatment Planning and Social Services and looks into the fields of Psychology, Coaching, Consulting, Entrepreneurship and even death-row mitigation.

In this book you will find stories of journeys from long ago and journeys just beginning. Common themes within each journey include; the deep desire to be connected to others, the desire to help, the desire to see those that feel unseen, and a rise to the call for social justice.

Story telling is social action. Sharing journey stories builds the momentum to connect, to seek others’ journey stories, and to see the journey stories within ourselves. This is collective building through journey stories shared.

This book serves as a professional call to action. All those who come into, around, or out of social work have a personal journey, and directly parallel, all those served by the field of social work have a journey story. Let’s be reminded that the helping profession of social work was in fact built on passions professionalized.


Amanda Fordham
Ashley Abramson
Beth Tyson
Cherish Fields
Christina Broderick
Courtney Aaberg
Daniel Martin
Deb Frank
Dr. Sujeeta E. Menon
Elizabeth Wendel
Gilbert Domally
Hilary N. Weaver
Jeremy Carney
Jess Hoeper
Jessica Hope
Jihan Ali
Michael McKnight
Michele Sneed
Nazia Basha
Nicole Young
Teya F. Dahle
Thu-ha Park
Warren L. Graver
Yacenia Murlee Q. Crisostomo

Kindle Edition

Published March 17, 2022

Reviews

[Max]

This book was a powerful reminder of why I chose social work. The stories shared by people in the field were deeply moving and authentic, offering a window into both the challenges and the beauty of this profession. I found myself laughing, tearing up, and reflecting deeply as I read. Each experience felt personal and relatable, and I was surprised by how strongly I connected with the individuals featured. Their resilience and passion reignited my motivation and made me feel less alone in this journey.

I’m incredibly grateful to have received this book for free from my professor, Christiana Broderick. It’s a gift I’ll never forget—and one that came at exactly the right time. If you’re studying social work or want to understand the heart behind it, this book will speak to you.

[Bridget Aileen Sicsko]

This book was such a compelling read! I found it fascinating to understand the humans within a field that I didn't know much about personally.