[ { TEN WAYS TO CHANGE THE WORLD IN YOUR 20S } ] by Binder, Libuse (AUTHOR) Nov-01-2009 [ Paperback ]

by Libuse Binder

A giftable roadmap for twentysomethings who want to make a differenceAn inspiring collection of ideas to help millennials tackle today's toughest issues, this book taps into the potential of this energetic, influential generation and shows readers how they can shape tomorrow Volunteering in ways big and small Supporting political actions that reflect individual values Leading an eco-active lifestyle Using their buying power to encourage better business practices Eating well locally Throwing a party with a purpose Choosing environmentally responsible travel Turning their passion into a vocation With a rating scale that guides readers to activities based on the amount of time, money, and lifestyle impact they're ready for, and peppered with true tales of twentysomethings who've made an impact, Ten Ways to Change the World in Your Twenties provides resources and opportunities for aspiring activists and the casually concerned alike.

Paperback

First published November 1, 2009

About the author

Libuse Binder is the author of Ten Ways to Change the World in Your Twenties (www.tenways.org). In her book, Binder provides a timely roadmap for individuals looking to make a difference from eating locally and reducing waste, to starting a nonprofit organization or finding a career dedicated to helping others. Binder provides up-to-date resources and ideas for the casually concerned and deeply passionate alike. By combining easy-to-follow suggestions with the stories of myriad Millennials already making a difference, she inspires people to find and follow their passions, and to believe in their ability to do good in the world today.

Activist Laurie David says, "What I love about Ten Ways is that it picks up where so many books leave off and answers the question, 'what exactly is to be done by individuals who want to help?' Environmentalist Bill McKibben says, ''Everywhere I go around the planet, I find young people, fresh from college, leading the new green movement. With savvy and heart, they're making a real difference and as this book shows, you can too!"

After moving into film production immediately after college, Libuse Binder left an ambitious career in Hollywood to make a difference in the lives of the next generation. Through her experiences as a writer, teacher, and environmental activist, as well as her research into how technology has energized grassroots movements everywhere, she has grown to believe in the powerful potential of this next generation to change the world in revolutionary ways. Her work has also appeared in Weekly Way, Earth911, Worldchanging, Green Collar Earth, and Fit Yoga."

Reviews

[Books By Hala · Rating 3 out of 5]

Recommendation: this was a very good book. It really had good examples and solid ideas of how a young person can be an active member on the planet. I must say though that many of the ideas we already know and were not new. I like how the author actually lists websites and real NGOs and offices for a person to join and work with. This however, made the book very irrelevant to the Arabic reader, let alone the Jordanian reader. This actually inspired me to the idea of having a similar book to the youth of our country. It would be amazing if someone can compile the list of NGOs and any other oragnisation that young people can join based on their interests and passion.

[Lisa · Rating 2 out of 5]

Good for reference, not for an enjoyable read.