Giving: How Each of Us Can Change the World by Bill Clinton
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Book Reviews of Giving: How Each of Us Can Change the World
Book Review: Just read "Anchors Aweight", its easier, and its all there!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
Bill would be proud!! Morris and Jenswold got this one right. The bootcamp experiences are so real I found myself having flashbacks. Laughing out loud was not uncommon. Something I don't believe I've ever done before while reading a book. The trips to Milwaukee and Chicago reminded me of those same trips I made from bootcamp.
The only disappointment is the story does end abruptly. Of course this leaves the possibility of a sequel about the Med Cruise the Jetsomn was about to leave on.
This story reads real for anyone who spent time in the United States military - any branch. My father served in the US Navy during WWII and my youngest son is in the Navy now over in the Gulf aboard the USS Enterprise. I'm buying them both a copy.
"Anchors Aweight" is an incredible work especially considering the authors are first time writers (I believe). I found myself wanting more. I hope they follow up with "Anchors Aweight II". They must have some more incredible stories to share. Their story is written from the heart. A must read, highly recommended. Don't miss out on this wonderful story!
George A. Sites, RD2
Book Review: Giving
Summary: 5 Stars
Clinton describes, how now that he has time, his world experiences in giving as a private person. He describes many NGO's fund raising and giving processes. He describes giving of money, time, ideas, as well as different models of giving. He claims there are three trends leading to an increase in giving, the Internet, charitable giving, democracy, the third of which speaks to the ultimate price we have paid for a free and democratic Iraq. He didn't say that in print, but I read it in the white space between the lines. While he described a stereo-typical agenda of a republican what you really come to appreciate is the non partisan tone in his overall message, a message to take note of. I also took note of his portrayal of a healthy and flourishing economy American economy under G. W. Bush (in print); a far cry from his party dogma, especially his wife. ("this administration...")
While inspiring, the book takes on the persona of a Clinton rant, much like the one America endured in his farewell address.
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Book Review: Giving
Summary: 5 Stars
President Bill Clinton is a genius at making it easy both to give and receive and live one's life more meaningfully. Indeed each one of us can give something of our money, time, talents and even knowledge. After reading Clinton's book, you have no more excuses for not joining the giving dance floor. I like the examples Clinton gives of both the great and not so great who give and make a difference in somebody's life as well as their own.Giving indeed benefits both givers and receivers. As usual, Clinton has put a human face to givers and beneficiaries alike. Poverty has a human face and so has giving. And giving empowers and makes us more human whereas not-giving impoversihes us and makes us less so. We are one interdependent global human body moving towards integration. This is a must-read for both givers and their partners, meaning therefore all of us. Bill Clinton belongs to the global family.Book Review: A primer for giving
Summary: 5 Stars
This is an excellent comprehensive review of the many ways that people and organizations give of their time, treasure and talent. It's eye opening about the worldwide needs in health, education, and to alleviate poverty. As overwhelming as that is, he discusses the amazing projects that are currently underway to make a difference, and the book has referneces and resources listed at the end, so that each of us can find more about areas in which we might make a difference.
I listened to this on CD in the car, but there was so much important information, I ended up buying the hardback as well, to get the details.
I recommend this wholeheartedly and found it inspiring- particularly when listening to Bill Clinton doing the narration!!
Book Review: Felt like the President was speaking with me!
Summary: 5 Stars
I suppose one of the highest compliments I have ever received for my own writing is that my readers felt they were having a conversation with me.
Whether or not you are a fan of Bill Clinton's, this book deserves your attention in that it gives you a degree of insider access to his thinking process, both locally and globally.
There are a lot of opinions about this polarizing American political figure, but one thing stands sure for most of us- Bill Clinton is a very bright man whose voice remains a truly important one in the world.
If you read this book and do not come away from it with a heightened sense of altruism, please book an appointment with me (I'm a psychiatrist.)
Be well,
Dr. Ferraioli
www.drferraioli.com