Good Trouble is a riveting chronicle of stories that prove time and again the actions of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Each story focuses on the power of organizing and mobilizing, relevant in any context, and can serve as a tool kit for nonviolent direct action. The author does not romanticize those who sought to obtain justice and equality. Rather, he presents the victories won, not omitting that much was also lost. This book comes to us at a time when faith in our democracy is fading. We need to revisit the stories of those who do not give up even when all of the odds are against them.—Rev. Damaris D. Whittaker, Senior Minister, Fort Washington Collegiate Church, New York Drawn from Thornton's Shoeleather History people's history project of Hartford, Good Trouble is much more than a valuable local history. Coupled with Thornton's thoughtful introduction, these clearly-written sketches are tales of creativity, courage, and social justice activism by ordinary people who take on politicians, bosses, slumlords, and bigots. --Dexter Arnold, New Hampshire Labor News This history, in the tradition of Howard Zinn, tells the story of change from the perspective of people in the streets rather than from the gilded walls of corporate, or Washington, offices. --Jackie Allen-Doucot, St. Martin De Porres Catholic Worker The 'disruptive' actions Thornton mentions are not intended to be isolated events or substitutes for other organizing. Rather, they usually represent 'moments' playing contributing (sometimes crucial) roles in ongoing struggles. --Nick Braune, South Texas College ...Great little book! I'm with you, all the way, and especially now. I don't think there has ever been a time in American history when we have so needed good trouble. --Frances Fox Piven, Challenging Authority: How Ordinary People Change America