I just finished reading 10 Ways to Change the World in Your Twenties by Libuse Binder. While I feel like I’ve read a lot of the information presented here in various forms before, it’s nice to see it all compiled together and presented in a series of action steps that are ranked by how much time, money and change of lifestyle that each would require. Ideas for making a difference range from the life-changing, such as volunteering in another country, to the wicked fun, such as throwing a party with a purpose.
Thanks to reading this book, I am now more than a little obsessed with the idea of doing an Earthwatch Institute expedition. These are basically volunteer vacations where you assist scientists in their research at various locations around the globe. These trips sound AMAZING, and I’m totally going to start saving up for one. The only problem would be choosing which trip I’d like to do!
10 Ways to Change the World in Your Twenties gives you ideas for all sorts of ways in which you can take a positive step towards making a difference. Whether your interests lie in politics, the environment, or social justice, there are tips here for you. The last chapter focuses on how you can turn your passions into your job, and throughout the book Binder includes success stories of 20-somethings who have gone the extra mile towards helping those around them. While the book focuses on those in their twenties, most of the suggestions could be acted upon by someone of any age. (Personally I think a series of Earthwatch Institute expeditions or similar volunteer abroad programs seems the like the perfect way to spend your retirement.)
I’d love to pass my copy of this book on to one of you, and share the inspiration! All you need to do to get a chance at receiving my copy of this book is leave a comment on this post before midnight on Monday, November 23, 2009. (Central Standard Time – go here to figure out what time that is where you are.) I’ll draw a winner at random and contact you via email to find out where to send it!
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Sounds like a really great book! I would like to win! Count me in
Would love to read that book as well~
That book sounds fabulous! I love anything that inspires being good — and I’m still in my early 20′s, so yay for being the target audience
The book sounds great!
I am in my late 20′s, but I would love to read it. I am trying my best to make a bit of a difference with my business, but inspiration always helps you keep motivated!
Why, *I* am in my twenties….and I WOULD like to change the world…..
*fingers crossed*
I could certainly do with some inspiration right now, this book sounds marvellous!
I always wonder if these new “green living” books are any good, so I’m glad at least this one is! I’m in.
I would like to try that. :] It would be useful to have some kind of inspiration for where to begin. Thank you for the opportunity.
Sounds great. I’m excited to start reading it.
Congrats Vixel! You were randomly chosen as the lucky winner! I’ll send you an email so I can find out where to ship the book!