Part I: The Context
The Story of the Project
The New Brunswick Story
The Researchers’ Stories
Rosemary’s Story
Bill’s Story
Dolores’ Story
Part II: The Stories
Tales from the Front: An Introduction
Rural Policing as Real Policing: An Officer’s Tale
Born and Bred: A Teacher’s Tale
Places, Programs, and People: A Nurse’s Tale
Developing the Community: An Activist’s Tale
The Passing of Reverend Bob: A Minister’s Tale
Becoming a Helper: A Social Work Student’s Tale
Working in an Another Language: A Doctor’s Tale
Ready to Retire: A Social Work Director’s Tale
Fish Out of Water: A Volunteer’s Tale
Part III: The Lessons
A Narrative Curriculum for Rural Helping
Recurring Themes
The Need to Know the Story
Strategies and Exercises
Questions for Consideration
Curriculum and Conversation
Appendix: An Annotated Bibliography