Giving: How Each of Us Can Change the World

You might be surprised to hear that, having read this book, I am NOT that big a fan of "charity", but I have developed even more admiration for the accomplishments of former President Bill Clinton because he wrote this book, and opens up new pathways to helping our fellow citizens of the planet Earth. The book is well worth the read, and it flows very nicely. But the fact remains that apart from emergency disaster relief aimed at a limited short term goal of keeping people alive following a sudden and (hopefully) unexpected catastrophe, charity is a manifestation, in most cases, of the wrong side of the "teach a man to fish" versus "feed a man a fish" proverb.Both Bill and Hilary Clinton have been longtime supporters of the "microfinance" principles typified by the Grameen Bank (Professor Eunus' cooperative enterprise model of entrepreneurship). Giving "poor" people a motivation and a stake in the future (building and preserving for the future generations - their children) through co-opting them into entrepreneurial enterprises, not just as workers but as equity partners, is a far better way to banish poverty and solve the local problems that often can easily be overcome with modern technology. The opportunities to do this are particularly ripe as the world transitions toward non-fossil carbon fuels (i.e. Green fuels) like we are doing at [...] with algae based fuels, that also can be a feed source, in the short term for livestock, but in the longer term can also probably feed the world as well as fuel it, if we choose to take that route."Giving" is about alternatives like that. It could almost be retitled, "Choices", because it gives a much broader view of giving that we normally take. It is well worth the time to read, although, of course, President Clinton's voice is charming if you want to hear the audio version instead. Great for a long car journey.Sincerely,Stafford "Doc" Williamson[...]

You know that part called 'Acknowledgements' which is available in almost every book and covers three or so pages? Ever read one of those? I bet you skip those pages every time!The first two-thirds of this book gave me the exact same feeling. Every chapter covers too much names that are soon to be forgotten by the time you enter the next chapter. No matter how inspiring these people are, you cannot ask the average reader to remember the UNC, DDA, EXRE and whatever NGO is being mentioned.And then, out of the blue, the book does get interesting. Most of this is due to the change in writing and you get a sense of personal touch in its writings. It doesn't even surprise me if Mr. Clinton only wrote some of this book.The people mentioned in this book deserve better than just being a paragraph in a chapter. Maybe Mr. Clinton should call his good ol' pal Al and make a documentary about this book, because it does hold award-winning content...

I saw President Clinton on Oprah when this book was first released. Throughout the show Bill engaged in intriguing conversation with Oprah about the gift of giving. He held the audience and I in a trance. I really wanted to give more of myself.So when it came time for me to get a book to give me examples of where I could start to help I choose his book.Although, I do feel like this book was full of statistics and it was drawn out I had to keep in mind that this book was written by a former President. His way of persuading people to do what he wants is always backed by statistics and high-powered people with money. There were a couple of stories he highlighted of regular people who started volunteer efforts starting from the ground up. Bill has been involved in hundreds of Charity efforts, but his skill has mostly been used in raising the capital needed to help and sustain these charities.I think I was looking for a more intimate look at volunteerism. Although, I did get a lot of ideas; organizations I would like to participate in and donate to; I also came up with my own ideas of things I would like to see done in my community. I realize it won't be as easy as it was outlined in his book. As a matter of fact I know it's gonna be 10X's harder, but this book has inspired me to believe that things came change.

If you ever thought you wanted to helpsome sort of charity or give something of yourself; this is the book...Bill Clinton genuinely cares about the world, and he shows this bywhat actions he takes; this guy is incredible....This book will show you the different types of charities there are and what they stand for, also how myou can contribute, even a small amount. This book gets you to thinking that there is a lot of people that can help with the smallest of contribution (time, money, or talent)....This book will open your eyes. I purchased four of them and gave them to my friends.

The book is in very good condition; in that sense, the seller delivers. In terms of real delivery, it took over two weeks for the book to finally arrive. Standard shipping for a product on Amazon is between 3-5 days, and the long wait was nearly intolerable for me. But as mentioned, the product is in very good condition; hence, I'm happy with my purchase.

I have not read the book yet. However, I can tell you that Bill Clinton is a terrific writer. I have read other books of his and he writes like he is writing to you personally. His language is clear and as a writer he fills in the gaps for those of us who do not have knowledge in certain political/societal (etc). topics. This is a very small book compared to his other books. I look foward to reading the book.

Bill Clinton gives solid recommendations on how we can all make a difference in the community. As somebody who already donates and volunteers and organizes in the community, I was happy to have picked up some good ideas. Thanks for writing Bill. :)

Wonderful stories about the contributions of people in different segments of society. A great way for people to determine how they can participate and be more active both locally and globally. Read it until you reach the end for a list of organizations that need more contributors. Brilliant way to enhance your life beyond writing cheques.

The media could not be loaded.  This short, easy-to-read book has one unusual and compelling feature that makes it more than just a beginners guide to giving back.In between the many case studies of men and women who give back, Clinton prods people to answer the question 'Why?'From Oprah Winfrey to Warren Buffett, to less well-known philanthropists as well, Clinton continues to ask: why is giving back important?The answers and insights he reveals make the book well worth a look.The book is probably most valuable to someone starting out on their philanthropy journey - or as a gift for a family member or business adviser who doesn't 'get' why you want to give back.The three big themes of the book I cover in the video.OTHER RESOURCESIf you want a transcript of this video and links to other resources visit http://leadershiplegacyinstitute.com.Best wishesSteven SonsinoFounder and CEOLeadership Legacy Institutehttp://leadershiplegacyinstitute.com

Es muss nicht immer Geld sein, dass man gibt. Die Vorschläge sind von prominenter Seite zusammengefasst und eröffnen sich daher sicher einem breiten Leserkreis. Trotzdem kann jeder, der Augen und Ohren offenhält, Projekte in seinem Umfeld finden (oder organisieren), die anderen helfen. Insgesamt leichte Lektüre, die aber zum Nachdenken anregt.

lo consiglio a quanti vogliono conoscere un presidente sotto un aspetto diverso, e come si e veramente dimostrato in america

素晴らしい本。勇気と希望を感じさせてくれる。次のアドレスも参考にしてください。[...]（2008.2.1記事）