Live Generously: 50 Small Acts That Make a Big Difference

by Live Generously Project, Julie Van Pelt (Editor)

This compact and thoughtful guide will inspire you to live more generously in the world. Based on the idea that there are simple, even downright easy, ways to give back to the world around us, Live Generously contains 50 ways to connect to your community. Ideas range from the effortless to the more become an organ donor, give thanks before a meal, buy gifts that make a difference, plant a vegetable garden, make your own greeting cards, commit random acts of generosity, give something away (and declutter your life in the process). The book was inspired by the U.K. project "A Year of Living Generously." The online community began in 2004 with 100 people and has grown to over 1,200 people doing over 7,300 generous actions -- and generating an immeasurable amount of goodwill. * Easy ways to do right by the planet and the people around you * Makes a thoughtful gift * Guilt-free field guide to playing well with others

128 pages, Hardcover

First published April 1, 2008

Reviews

[Wendy Phraner · Rating 3 out of 5]

A quick, easy read with several good reminders of how to live generously. Some of the info is a bit dated and seems to be geared more toward more of a British audience, but I still liked the book.

[Christina · Rating 2 out of 5]

Nothing new - good reminders though.

[Heather · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good tips but many I'd heard before.

[Terrie · Rating 4 out of 5]

A nice little overview of generosity and simplicity with fun websites to go to.

[Annie Porthouse · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wrote about a fifth of this, as it was taken from the 'generous' website that I write for (with permission!).

www.annieporthouse.com

[Jenny · Rating 1 out of 5]

A super quick read. Didn't learn anything new.