Customer Review: I bought this book because it was required reading for one complete grade in our high school of 2500 students last summer. I felt that if it was read by them, I should read it. I enjoyed learning about a part of history with which I was not familiar. Parts of the book moved a little slow but it is... more info
Customer Review: The Renaissance Soul: Life Design for People with Too Many Passions to Pick Just One What could be more exhilerating than to live in a completely different culture, meeting completely different people, and contributing in a way that may be completely new to us? This book shows us lots of ways to do... more info
Customer Review: Almost everyone has an opinion on MSF(Médecins Sans Frontiéres). The author Dan Bortolotti in "HOPE IN HELL" provides what is surely a complete and trustworthy account of this organization. The book will once and for all confirm that MSF is still the only fully independent relief... more info
Customer Review: This book really represents a much needed cultural shift away from the "volunteer management" style of working with volunteers to a process that engages volunteers in every aspect of their experience. It has made a tremendous difference in the way I work with all volunteers, not only Boomer age... more info
Customer Review: Unless you've never been a volunteer, never worked with a volunteer, and/or never heard of the word "volunteer", you do not need this book. First, this should cost about $5, as it is essentially an overgrown pamphlet. It contains great insights like "get name tags!" and "seat people with vision... more info
Customer Review: This is a great collection of positive Peace Corps stories. No need to buy it here for any amount since you can get these free from any Peace Corps recruiter/office.
Customer Review: This book is great! The stories are very exciting to read and Lois writes really well - I couldn't put the book down! I've done search and rescue for years and am currenlty a professional fire fighter, and I connected to this book through many of my experiences. I also learned a lot in thinking... more info
Customer Review: I just finished "Chicken Soup for the Volunteer Soul," which is an excellent and inspirational book. Also, a few weeks ago, I went on a Social and Service Justice Retreat. Since reading this book, making the retreat, and other inevitable signs, I feel inspired to find a place to volunteer.
Customer Review: Social entrepreneurs are a relatively new breed in their field but their numbers are growing larger and their influence growing stronger each year. How to Change the World features the stories of several successful social entrepreneurs with personal stories that detail the challenges and many... more info
