January 1, 2005
Just in time for New Year's resolutions comes this guide to making the world a better place without investing herculean amounts of time or money. Social entrepreneur Jones suggests activities divided into chapters organized by issues such as homelessness (help the unemployed write rEsumEs) and the environment (recycle running shoes to be made into athletic surfaces). Readers can easily browse and follow up by going to related web sites or using contact information. Similar to Random Acts of Kindness (1993), this feel-good, do-good book is recommended for public libraries.
Copyright 2005 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
January 15, 2005
Just in time for New Year's resolutions comes this guide to making the world a better place without investing herculean amounts of time or money. Social entrepreneur Jones suggests activities divided into chapters organized by issues such as homelessness (help the unemployed write ré sumé s) and the environment (recycle running shoes to be made into athletic surfaces). Readers can easily browse and follow up by going to related web sites or using contact information. Similar to "Random Acts of Kindness "(1993), this feel-good, do-good book is recommended for public libraries.
Copyright 2005 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.