As our little blue planet shrinks with world travel and the communication age, our need for understanding grows. Never has there been a time when working in groups has been so important. This book assists those who find themselves in need of more tools to facilitate groups; whether it be at work, community or home. Mending the Circle is unique as it is not simply a how-to book on group leadership. Although there are obvious how-to steps and technique in this book, it also takes the reader on a journey of self development and awareness. Mending the Circle is refreshing and unusual as the reader will no doubt detect the influences of the author's path into other cultures and the wisdom she found there that contribute to the world view of this book.