Alternative to Futility

Modern man, now come to a full consciousness of his spiritual sickness, is ready for the first time to accept a thoroughgoing remedy, Dr. Trueblood is convinced. Here the author presents his prescription for restoring the total health of civilization. Dr. Trueblood's answer is a 'redemptive fellowship" - the only "alternative to futility" which holds promise of adequate fulfillment in our age. This book develops the idea of such a fellowship - a creative society in miniature - a "beloved community" which may have small beginnings but can grow like the mustard seed. Further, he supplies abundant suggestions as to how these redemptive fellowships may be nourished - in the community - in national life.