Giving

Giving

“My hope is that the people and stories in this book will lift spirits, touch hearts and demonstrate that citizen activism and service can be a powerful agent of change in the world.”—Bill Clinton
Sharing his own experiences and those of others, Bill Clinton reveals to us the extraordinary efforts being made by individuals and organizations to solve problems and save lives both “down the street and around the world.” From Bill and Melinda Gates to a six-year-old California girl who organized a community clean-up program, Clinton introduces us to both well-known and unknown heroes, including:
• Oseola McCarty, who after 75 years of eking out a living by washing and ironing, gave $150,000 to endow a scholarship fund for African American students.
• Heifer International, which donated 12 goats to a Ugandan village. Within a year, Beatrice Biira’s mother earned enough money selling goats milk to pay her school fees and eventually send all her children to school.
Demonstrating that gifts of time, skills and ideas are as important and effective as contributions of money, Giving is an inspiring call to action, and a reminder that we each can easily do our part to make the world a better place.

Softcover: 256 pages

Item #: 48-2047

ISBN: 9780739492901

Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 8.25 x 0.6 inches

Product Weight: 8.0 ounces