"The book provides a thorough historical overview of the events that led up to the Bush administration's decision to promote faith-based social welfare. This thoughtful book is a useful addition to the growing literature on the subject and should be widely consulted." (Journal of Sociology and Social Welfare) "Well-written and clearly organized." (Journal of Social Services) "Provides important insight into the manner in which federal support of faith-based poverty relief initiatives affect religious identity in the Golden Triangle Region of rural Mississippi." (Journal of Church and State) "A wonderful book and a great piece of original research. I not only found the work insightful, but it was interesting all along the way. Bartkowski and Regis are bright new stars!" - Bob Wineburg,Jefferson Pilot Excellence Professor, UNC Greensboro and author of A Limited Partnership: The Politics of Religion Welfare and Social Service "Bartkowski and Regis get behind the rhetoric about church-based social services in this timely examination of on-the-ground realities as seen by Mississippi clergy. Perhaps the most important lesson in these pages is how strongly race shapes even religious efforts to aid the poor. Charitable Choices helps us understand why this is so." - Mark Chaves,University of Arizona
