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Giving: How Each Of Us Can Change The World Paperback – 7 Aug. 2008

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Here, from Bill Clinton, is a call to action. Giving is an inspiring look at how each of us can change the world. First, it reveals the extraordinary and innovative efforts now being made by companies and organizations-and by individuals-to solve problems and save lives both 'down the street and around the world'. Then it urges us to seek out what each of us, 'regardless of income, available time, age, and skills', can do to help, to give people a chance to live out their dreams.

Bill Clinton shares his own experiences and those of other givers, representing a global flood tide of nongovernmental, nonprofit activity. These remarkable stories demonstrate that gifts of time, skills, things, and ideas are as important and effective as contributions of money. From Bill and Melinda Gates to a six-year-old California girl named McKenzie Steiner, who organized and supervised drives to clean up the beach in her community, Clinton introduces us to both well-known and unknown heroes of giving.

Clinton writes about men and women who traded in their corporate careers, and the fulfillment they now experience through giving. He writes about energy-efficient practices, about progressive companies going green, about promoting fair wages and decent working conditions around the world. He shows us how one of the most important ways of giving can be an effort to change, improve, or protect a government policy. He outlines what we as individuals can do, the steps we can take, how much we should consider giving, and why our giving is so important.

Bill Clinton's own actions in his post-presidential years have had an enormous impact on the lives of millions. Through his foundation and his work in the aftermath of the Asian tsunami and Hurricane Katrina, he has become an international spokesperson and model for the power of giving.

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Giving is essentially a manual for those people who might be tempted to follow Clinton's example and give their time, skills or money to a good cause...Clinton depicts a world in which men and women can move mountains ― Sunday Telegraph

This is a good book in the literal sense that, if everyone who read it took the author's advice, the world would almost certainly be a better place ― Guardian

As an inspirational primer for giving, as opposed to getting, his book should be in every school, every office and every library ― The Times

Bill Clinton's call to linked arms silences most doubters with its weight of detail ― Observer

Clinton recounts some truly inspiring stories ― Washington Post

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'I wrote this book to encourage you to give whatever you can, because everyone can give something.. And there's so much to be done, down the street and around the world. It's never too late or too early to start'
BILL CLINTON

Giving is essentially a manual for those people who might be tempted to follow Clintons example and give their time, skills or money to a good causeClinton depicts a world in which men and women can move mountains Sunday Telegraph

This is a good book in the literal sense that, if everyone who read it took the authors advice, the world would almost certainly be a better place Guardian

As an inspirational primer for giving, as opposed to getting, his book should be in every school, every office and every library The Times

Clinton recounts some truly inspiring stories Washington Post

Bill Clintons call to linked arms silences most doubters with its weight of detail Observer

About the Author

Bill Clinton was elected president of the United States in 1992 and served two terms. After leaving the White House, he established the Clinton Foundation, which helps improve global health, increase opportunity for girls and women, reduce childhood obesity and preventable diseases, create economic opportunity and growth, and address the effects of climate change. He is the author of a number of non-fiction works, including My Life, which was a number one international bestseller. With James Patterson, he is co-author of the number one international bestselling novel The President is Missing.

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7 Aug. 2008
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ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0099509598
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Arrow (7 Aug. 2008)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780099509592
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0099509592
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 12.9 x 1.6 x 19.8 cm

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William Jefferson Clinton was the 42nd president of the United States. Under his leadership, the country enjoyed the strongest economy in a generation and the longest economic expansion in United States history. President Clinton's core values of building community, creating opportunity, and demanding responsibility resulted in unprecedented progress for America, including moving the nation from record deficits to record surpluses; the creation of over 22 million jobs--more than any other administration; low levels of unemployment, poverty, and crime; and the highest home ownership and college enrollment rates in history. After leaving the White House, President Clinton established the William J. Clinton Foundation with the mission to strengthen the capacity of people in the United States and throughout the world to meet the challenges of global interdependence. His Clinton Global Initiative brings together global leaders to devise and implement innovative solutions to some of the world's most pressing issues. He served as the UN Envoy for Tsunami Recovery and is now the UN Special Envoy to Haiti.

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J. Houston

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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 August 2009

Now let me be honest from the outset- Bill Clinton is a bit of a hero of mine (apologies any Republicans!) I recently read his autobiography and am now in the process of reading Hilary's too.

So if I'm honest i bought this book as the whole products by the same author - BUT wow what a buy!

Bill has a great, warm and friendly style of writing that cant help but draw you in. The book really highlights the amazing work going on in the world from small school projects to massive microloan organisations. It really challenges you to look at your gifts - time, expertise, money and just give a little back and in doing so "each of us can change the world".

I'd DEFINATELY recommend this book to anyone with an interest in giving - or just an interest in Bill! Its a quick read (i finished it on a speedy train journey!) but you come away from it with a real desire to find out more about many of the projects mentioned.

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H. Clinton

Making a difference in the world

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 20 November 2007

Clinton's books message is great - open our hearts and give where we have the greatest chance of success - and contained a lot of statistics. The book tells us about individuals who manage to get past the corruption and really help, mostly by doing all the work themselves. It's nice to hear about these ordinary people doing extraordinary things. It really opens up the possibilities for all of us wanting to give in ways that can change the world. This was a very well written book that I thoroughly enjoyed reading.
And for a good book of philosophy try Understanding: Train of Thought .

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Steven Sonsino

If you're at the start of your journey to build a legacy this is helpful

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 June 2015

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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 RESOURCES

If you want a transcript of this video and links to other resources visit http://leadershiplegacyinstitute.com.

Best wishes
Steven Sonsino
Founder and CEO
Leadership Legacy Institute

http://leadershiplegacyinstitute.com

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 February 2008

I have always found Bill Clinton an interesting and thought provoking politician. In his latest book, he takes the opportunity to address the importance of charitable deeds. While there are sprinkles of inspiration and interesting anecdotes, I think this book has some major short comings.

Firstly, surely it is preaching to the choir. I would imagine most people who will read this will already give and those that prefer not to just won't bother.

Secondly, he avoids tough philosophical questions pertaining to charitable deeds. For example, sometimes it's better for charities to amalgamate, especially if they are trying to achieve similar goals. All too often they prefer to work independently and waste opportunities to maximize economies of scale. Another question I thought he avoided pertains to the recurring pattern (especially in his book) where people - usually celebrities - feel motivated to give to charities that somehow relate to themselves. For example, Oprah Winfrey sets up a charity for academically gifted but economically disadvantaged girls in South Africa. That's great Oprah, but why is your charity only for women? Surely, we should be trying to help those who need it most not those who we feel easier to relate to.

Another tough question he avoids is the efficiency of charities. Some charities are efficient and make best use of funds, others waste copious amounts of money. It is therefore important not just to give, but to question and examine is what you are giving put to best use?

Finally, as much as I respect both the Clinton's, I couldn't help but feel there's an element of PR in this book. The timing of its release, when Hillary is seeking the highest political office in the US, can't just be a co-incidence.

I think anybody who takes charity and giving seriously may be a little disappointed with this book. I still respect Clinton, but there just is not enough critical analysis in this book.

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