John W. Murphy received his Ph.D. from Ohio State University. He is currently Professor of Sociology at the University of Miami. His areas of interest are social philosophy and conducting community health projects. Berkeley A. Franz received her Ph.D. from the University of Miami. She is currently Assistant Professor of Community-based Health at Ohio University’s Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine. Her areas of interest are community-based health care, health policy, medical education, and religion and health.Jung Min Choi received his Ph.D. from the University of York, Canada. He is currently Associate Professor of Sociology at San Diego State University. His areas of interest are sociological theory, education, and health care.Karen A. Callaghan received her Ph.D. from Ohio State University. She is currently Professor of Sociology and Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Barry University. Her areas of interest are sociological theory and community planning.

• Introduction.- Community and narratives.- Care and dialogue.- Storylines, causality, and illness.- Apprehending storylines.- Mapping and intervention.- Politics of storytelling.- Conclusion.

John W. Murphy received his Ph.D. from Ohio State University. He is currently Professor of Sociology at the University of Miami. His areas of interest are social philosophy and conducting community health projects. Berkeley A. Franz received her Ph.D. from the University of Miami. She is currently Assistant Professor of Community-based Health at Ohio University’s Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine. Her areas of interest are community-based health care, health policy, medical education, and religion and health.Jung Min Choi received his Ph.D. from the University of York, Canada. He is currently Associate Professor of Sociology at San Diego State University. His areas of interest are sociological theory, education, and health care.Karen A. Callaghan received her Ph.D. from Ohio State University. She is currently Professor of Sociology and Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Barry University. Her areas of interest are sociological theory and community planning.

• Introduction.- Community and narratives.- Care and dialogue.- Storylines, causality, and illness.- Apprehending storylines.- Mapping and intervention.- Politics of storytelling.- Conclusion.