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Beginnings, Middles, & Ends

Sideways Stories on the Art & Soul of Social Work
Ogden W. Rogers, Ph.D., LCSW, ACSW

A sideways story is some moment in life when you thought you were doing
one thing, but you ended up learning another. A sideways story can also be a
poem, or prose, that, because of the way it is written, may not be all that direct in
its meaning. What’s nice about both clouds, and art, is that you can look at them
and just resonate. That can be good for both the heart and the mind.
Many of the moments of this book have grown from experiences the author
has had or stories he used in his lectures with students or told in his office with
clients. Some of them have grown from essays written for others, for personal or
professional reasons.They are moments on a path through the discovery of social
work, a journey of beginnings, middles, and ends.
With just the right blend of humor and candor, each of these stories contains
nuggets of wisdom that you will not find in a traditional textbook. They capture
the essence and the art and soul of social work. In a world rushed with the illuTable and rank empiricism, it is the author’s hope that some of the
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things here might make some moment in the reader’s thinking or feeling grow as
a social worker. If they provoke a smile, or a tear, or a critical question, it’s worth
it. Everyone makes a different journey in a life of social work. These stories are
one social worker’s travelogue along the way.
PRAISE FOR THE BOOK
“I literally moved back and forth between tears of soulful recognition and laugh-out-loud moments of wonderful
remembrances....This read is a gift to all, whether they are starting or ending their journey of service to others.”
Terry L. Singer, Ph.D., Dean, Kent School of Social Work, University of Louisville
“...humorous, sometimes painful, and incredibly honest and real. There is really nothing else out in our literature
that is quite like this. It reminds me of when we teach the art and science of social work practice—this is the art.”
Jennifer Clements, Ph.D., LCSW, Associate Professor, Shippensburg University

For the complete
Table of Contents of
Ogden Rogers’
Beginnings, Middles, & Ends

“...a profound piece of creative literature that will reinstill idealism within senior social workers who are on the
threshold of being cynical about their work.”
Stephen M. Marson, Ph.D., Professor, University of North Carolina Pembroke

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“...a thought-provoking book about the evolution of the author’s career in the field of social work.The real life stories
are whimsical as well as enlightening.You follow the yellow brick road of a social work career and feel the passion
and dedication that is required of those who are engaged in the social work profession.... A great read for anyone
entering the profession, or if you are involved and feel your passion flickering, this book will surely re-ignite your love.”
Mildred “Mit” Joyner, MSW, LCSW
Emerita Director and Professor of Social Work
West Chester University of Pennsylvania

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“Recommended reading for new social workers, experienced social workers, friends and families of social workers,
and future social workers....Truly open and honest portrayals of social work and the helping professions with touching,
easy-to-read entries fit within the beginning, middle, and ending framework. This book is suggested for both public
and academic libraries to support the career services and/or professional development collections.”
Rebecca S.Traub, M.L.S., Library Specialist,Temple University Harrisburg
“The great success of dogs as a species is their capacity to live in a relationship with humans that is centered on
ambiguous communication.With the insight and style of opening sentences like this one, a reader can be sure that
the book in hand is not generic. In fact, this compilation of 99 wise stories and parables based on over two decades
of social work in a variety of settings is virtually sui generis—a unique work.”
Marshall Toman, Ph.D., Professor, Chair, Department of English
University of Wisconsin—River Falls
“Social workers who need some self care (and that’s all of us)—shell out the $20 and get this book.You won’t regret
it! Entertaining and even a little educational. It’s a good read.”
Candace Larocque, BSW, LSW

Available from the publisher now.
Also available in Kindle format.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
O g d e n W. R o g e r s ,
Ph.D., LCSW, ACSW,
is Professor and Chair of
the Department of Social
Work at The University
of Wisconsin-River Falls.
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