Giving: How Each of Us Can Change the World by Bill Clinton Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Giving: How Each of Us Can Change the World
Book Review: Bill
Summary: 5 Stars
A book worth reading. A bipartisan look at what we all can do to make a difference in the world. Book Review: A call to action
Summary: 5 Stars
"Giving: How Each of Us Can Change the World" is an inspirational book that details the power each and every person has to make a difference. Bill Clinton focuses on two things in this book (which, by the way, is much, MUCH shorter than his autobiography, "My Life"). First, the former president provides countless examples of people and organizations that have taken on projects that have had a positive impact on the world. Second, the book demonstrates the many different ways people can give back, either by volunteering, organizing, or making monetary donations.
I was extremely impressed by the scope of this book. I thought the whole focus of "Giving" would be on the work the Clinton Foundation has done over the past six years. Although Clinton does use some of his personal experiences as examples, most of the stories in this book are about outside individuals and other non-governmental organizations that are doing amazing things. Clinton praises a wide variety of people for their good works, ranging from Bill and Melinda Gates to a young girl who organized regular garbage pick-ups at a local beach. I recognized a lot of the names and organizations mentioned in this book, but many of them were unfamiliar to me, and it was great to learn about the different things people are doing.
So many people (myself included) tend to focus on the negative aspects of the world we live in. We complain about the government, the economy, taxes, etc., but the reality is that there is a lot of good in the world that goes unnoticed. Reading this book was very inspirational because it illustrated how many people care enough to try to make the world a better place. I know that sounds kind of hokey, but it's the truth...and people really do make an enormous difference!
Everyone has the ability to give something, regardless of age, availability, or income. After reading this book, I'm reassessing the amount that I give back and thinking about ways that I can do more. I hope other people will do the same thing.
Book Review: A must read for people who care about the world
Summary: 5 Stars
It is such a great compilation of so many ways to give. It does'nt matter if you are rich, poor or in between there are so many ways to give and save people. Book Review: EXCELLENT
Summary: 5 Stars
Giving: How Each of Us Can Change the World
It good reading with needed information being given.
Book Review: Execellent Resource for Those Seeking to Give Back
Summary: 5 Stars
"Giving" lays out simply, the ways in which individuals can give back globally. I especially, recommend it for young people as they consider careers in NGO's and activies they can participate in to learn and give. This book also provides encouraging insight that people are making a difference around the world. No matter your NGO interest, this book will provide agencies to connect with to contribute in your own way.