About this title: "A moving and often inspiring account of how individuals try to be responsible for their world".--Washington Post. In this passionate book filled with profound stories, a Pulitzer Prize winner explores the compelling nature of idealism--what inspires it and sustains it, how it is expressed, and its importance to both individuals and society.
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Description: Very good. Book has appearance of light use with no easily noticeable wear. Millions of satisfied customers and climbing. Thriftbooks is the name you can trust, guaranteed. Spend Less. Read More. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Mariner Books
Date Published: 1994
ISBN-13:9780395710845ISBN:0395710847
Description: Very Good. A very good book is supposed to be a copy which has been read, but remains in excellent condition as you will see I have. You will find that internally I am free of any form of marking, soiling or previously dog eared pages all of which remain crisp and bright. I have a nice snug binding, my spine is straight, and my soft covers are bright and clean showing a light reduction to their original new luster with light edge wear no creasing. It is no secret that the market fluctuates on ... read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Mariner Books
Date Published: 1994-11-15
ISBN-13:9780395710845ISBN:0395710847
Description: NEW. Softcover. From an inventory that is 100% brand-new, 100% direct from the publishers' distribution channel. We carry NO pre-owned, NO remaindered. We pack in CARDBOARD to ensure the pristine quality is maintained. (Bubble-wrap alone is NOT sufficient to protect from USPS equipment. ) Guaranteed brand-NEW, protected with CARDBOARD, your satisfaction is guaranteed. BKLUVID: 9780395710845. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company, Boston
Date Published: 1993
Description: xxviii, 306p., first edition, dj. His view of social activism, heavily influenced by Dorothy Day and The Catholic Worker movement. read more
Description: Good. Book shows minor use. Cover and Binding have minimal wear and the pages have only minimal creases. A tradition of southern quality and service. All books guaranteed at the Atlanta Book Company. read more
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"I found this book to be very insightful. Coles interviews a broad swath of volunteers and others who serve and comes away with great social and psychological analysis. For all who do service, have done service, or work with others to encourage service."
"While this book talks primarily about volunteering, it's also really relevant for people in service vocations. Particularly when working with people generally considered disadvantaged. I think it's a very good guide for helping you examine your motives and attitudes about yourself as well as those you "help."
I was very sorry it happened to be a library book I was reading, had it been a book I bought, it would have been a good workout for my highliters."
"A look at the different reasons people feel they are called into a life of service. The benefits received and given by serving. An inspiring book for me!"
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