Mandy and Sam as a team had those rare human qualities to agitate but not antagonize, to be outspoken but not offensive, to be quite persistent but still remain pleasantly persuasive. Their patent passion for justice so felicitously graced their work that those who might otherwise bridle at their efforts for reform instead came not only to deeply respect them but indeed, beyond that, to have a genuine affection for them. — E. Michael McCann, District Attorney, Milwaukee County

What Two Can Do is about three lives — Mandy’s, Sam’s, and yours, the reader’s. Many desire to “do good” and “do right” but fail to achieve their objectives because they fail to confront the attitudes and institutions that cause the problem or prevent its solution. Mandy and Sam have affected the lives of thousands for the better. This book will inspire and show you how to be an effective catalyst for good. — Roland B. Day, Chief Justice (Ret.), Wisconsin Supreme Court

My religious training taught me that our central goal in life is to do our share to mend or repair the world. It is called “Tikkum Olam.” Sam and Mandy’s lives bring this challenge to reality. This book, detailing their efforts and actions to improve our community and society, is important and instructive reading for all who look for ways to mend the world and promote social change. They represent true Tikkun Olam and inspire us to action. — Hannah Rosenthal, former regional director, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

This book tells a singular story. Mandy and Sam were not only friends, lovers, and spouses, they were soulmates, each born with the mission in life of Tikkun Olam, healing, repairing, and transforming an imperfect world... With her eye on the law, Mandy combatted sexism and helped women find justice in an unjust society. With his eye on social service, Sam combatted violence and helped men find empathy and control in a macho society. Together and separately they helped make this planet a better, safer, more rational place for both women and men. If only we could clone them both and set them loose in passionate pairs to finish the job! — Gene Boyer, National President, Jewish Women’s Coalition

When I started in Children’s Court and later became Chief Judge of the First Judicial District, I often called on Sam, a very innovative person. His ability to innovate and establish programs directed at offenders of specific crimes had a tremendous impact on the way those offenses are handled. Some of his programs are now institutionalized. His ideas and programs helped people understand why they were doing what they were doing, and showed them how to escape the kind of lives they found themselves living. — Judge Victor Manian, Circuit Court, Milwaukee

It’s inspiring to read about people who made a difference through creativity, determination, and persistence, and a willingness to stick their necks out. It’s especially important because these are two folks a lot of people can identify with. They’re super — but not superhuman. One thing I like a lot about the framing of the book is that it shows change is possible in realistic and manageable ways. Telling that story is important, because many women don’t believe their employers or politicians are capable of change, and they don’t see themselves as being able to make that change happen. So the more we popularize who the change-makers are and show people, “See, this is how to do it; we can do that, too... That’s what can make a difference. — Ellen Bravo, Co-Director 9 to 5, National Association of Working Women

When I ran for Governor, Mandy persuaded me to focus on women’s issues...to make things happen. She could be persistent as hell, but never came across as a nag. Combining persistence with a very friendly persuasion is one reason she was as successful as she has been in advancing her agendas.... Dramatic progress has been made, and it’s been made not by people who simply complained about how far we have to go, but people who put their efforts toward helping us get to where we have to go. Mandy is one of those kinds of people. Mandy was sure one of the early pioneers. — Anthony Earl, Governor of Wisconsin, 1983-1987

Mandy and Sam lived, breathed, and shouted their activism. They were a class act then, and Mandy is now and will ever be my hero. I watch her at meetings. She steps up to the plate and socks one over the fence. There’s no hidden agenda — it’s all out there. — Barbara Stein, Community Activist

With love, determination, and inspiration, Sam and Mandy have been a national treasure. Their story needs to be known; their example needs to be cherished and followed. What Two Can Do assures that their treasure will never be secret. — Judge Charles B. Schudson, Wisconsin Court of Appeals