In the Trunk of Grandma's Car The Story of Edna Ruth Byler and Ten Thousand Villages

In the Trunk of Grandma's Car tells the inspiring true story of Edna Ruth Byler, a Mennonite woman whose vision transformed global commerce. What began as a simple act of compassion—selling handcrafted goods from the trunk of her car to support artisans in Puerto Rico—grew into Ten Thousand Villages, a pioneering fair trade organization that has empowered craftspeople worldwide for over seventy years. This biography captures Byler's unwavering commitment to dignity, justice, and direct relationships between makers and consumers, offering readers a window into how one person's faith and determination can reshape entire communities and create lasting economic change.