Ann E. Feldman is a Visiting Scholar in Gender Studies and Sexuality at Northwestern University, USA, and Executive Director of the nonprofit Artistic Circles, USA.

"This is much more than a book . . . it is truly a learning and engagement system, all intended to help bring people together, on many levels, by using tangible, proven, real-life case studies."Dan Bena, former Head of Sustainable Development and Corporate Water Steward for PepsiCo and current board member of the United Nations Association, Westchester"Dr. Feldman brought her extensive working experience to improve understanding between people from different cultural backgrounds and to help bring peace to the world in her new book Building Communities of Trust. Her radio program shared my music and life story with audiences around the world."Chen Yi, Distinguished Endowed Professor in Music Composition, University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory"It’s one thing to want to change the world for the better. It’s quite another to figure out how to go about doing that and avoid the inevitable obstacles to achieving one’s goals. Ann Feldman has been there, done that. And now, in this invaluable, never-needed-more book, she shares her unique wisdom and experience."Steve Fiffer, co-author 50 Ways to Help Your Community

• Introduction: Repair The World Through Trust The Path to Social Impact; 1. Shift From "Me" To "We" When You Lose It All, Find Your Destiny; 2. Leaders and Role Models: Chicago World’s Fair WomenLook to Women of the Past to Show Us How to Lead in the Present; 3. Gender and Media: "Noteworthy Women" Use the Power of Media to Amplify Unheard Voices; 4. Control - China: "Unbreakable Spirits"When You Fight for Others, You Fight for Yourself; 5. Identity: The "Eternal Feminine"Defy Traditions to Create Social Change; 6. Connect: "Ties That Bind" Peace Project at 9/11Connect to the Groups Most Affected by Conflict and Create Communities of Trust; 7. Water Hierarchy: "Water Pressures" Use the Power of Partnerships to Address Local and Global Water Issues; 8. Save Yourself: Trauma and Mindfulness Pause and Shift Directions When Your Life and Work Hit Major Obstacles

Ann E. Feldman is a Visiting Scholar in Gender Studies and Sexuality at Northwestern University, USA, and Executive Director of the nonprofit Artistic Circles, USA.

"This is much more than a book . . . it is truly a learning and engagement system, all intended to help bring people together, on many levels, by using tangible, proven, real-life case studies."Dan Bena, former Head of Sustainable Development and Corporate Water Steward for PepsiCo and current board member of the United Nations Association, Westchester"Dr. Feldman brought her extensive working experience to improve understanding between people from different cultural backgrounds and to help bring peace to the world in her new book Building Communities of Trust. Her radio program shared my music and life story with audiences around the world."Chen Yi, Distinguished Endowed Professor in Music Composition, University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory"It’s one thing to want to change the world for the better. It’s quite another to figure out how to go about doing that and avoid the inevitable obstacles to achieving one’s goals. Ann Feldman has been there, done that. And now, in this invaluable, never-needed-more book, she shares her unique wisdom and experience."Steve Fiffer, co-author 50 Ways to Help Your Community

• Introduction: Repair The World Through Trust The Path to Social Impact; 1. Shift From "Me" To "We" When You Lose It All, Find Your Destiny; 2. Leaders and Role Models: Chicago World’s Fair WomenLook to Women of the Past to Show Us How to Lead in the Present; 3. Gender and Media: "Noteworthy Women" Use the Power of Media to Amplify Unheard Voices; 4. Control - China: "Unbreakable Spirits"When You Fight for Others, You Fight for Yourself; 5. Identity: The "Eternal Feminine"Defy Traditions to Create Social Change; 6. Connect: "Ties That Bind" Peace Project at 9/11Connect to the Groups Most Affected by Conflict and Create Communities of Trust; 7. Water Hierarchy: "Water Pressures" Use the Power of Partnerships to Address Local and Global Water Issues; 8. Save Yourself: Trauma and Mindfulness Pause and Shift Directions When Your Life and Work Hit Major Obstacles