Faithful Angels

Portraits of International Social Work Notables

Faithful Angels: Portraits of International Social Work Notables fills an important gap in the chronicles of social work history. Jim Billups has given us a unique and valuable gift in this inspiring collection of interviews with 15 contemporary social work heroes from around the world. The contributions of the colleagues he features have gone largely undocumented and unrecognized until this book. Billups deftly intersects two clear themes—the diversity of the backgrounds of the eight women and seven men interviewed, and the unflagging dedication and skill that has made each of them an example to be followed by social workers today. Through powerful and revealing vignettes, this encouraging book tells the story of how these “angels” overcame obstacles and dedicated their lives to social work, and it is an excellent motivational tool for every social work student and practitioner.

Shanti K. Khinduka, PhD

President, Inter-University Consortium, for International Social Development