The Power of Serving Others: You Can Start Where You Are [Hardcover]

Gary Morsch (Author), Dean Nelson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 25, 2006

No one wants to end life's journey wondering: Did my life count for something? Did I have a reason for being here? The stories in this book show that for people of all ages, income levels, and expertise, the answer can be a resounding "Yes!" From extraordinary examples -- relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina or work in refugee camps in Afghanistan -- to localized, everyday actions, the authors demonstrate that living a life of service to others, and seeing how lives are changed as a result, establishes the meaning and significance all humans long for. Moreover, the book provides strategies for creating a purposeful life through daily service. The authors prove that the ability to find fulfillment is within reach, and that the discovery is waiting to be made in homes, workplaces, communities, neighborhoods, and schools all across America.

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About the Author

Gary Morsch, M.D., M.P.H. is the founder and president of Heart To Heart International, an internationally recognised relief and development organisation that provides medical support, education and disaster assistance worldwide through an extensive network of volunteers. Dean Nelson, Ph.D., is the founder and director of the journalism program at Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego. He currently writes for the New York Times and previously wrote for the Boston Globe and other national magazines for 20 years.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 130 pages
• Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers (May 25, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1576753662
• ISBN-13: 978-1576753668
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 6.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #910,450 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, challenging, July 19, 2006

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M. Shattuck "MichaelShattuck.com" (St. Louis, MO) - See all my reviews
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I picked this book up after it was recommended by one of my favorite authors, Donald Miller. It's short but does a great job of sharing the authors' hearts concerning learning to see peoples' needs and further, figuring out ways in which we can meet those needs.

The stories which are told throughout the book represent a great deal of experience and wisdom (acquired through great effort and much work). The authors are careful to remind their readers of three important principles throughout:

1. Everyone has something to give.
2. Most people are willing to give when they see the need and have the opportunity.
3. Everyone can do something for someone right now.

Many of us dream about a changed world. Instead of dreaming of the big, daunting picture, these authors are inviting us all to make those changes by meeting one need at a time...needs which are undoubtedly present wherever we might find ourselves...and needs which we undoubtedly are able to at least begin to meet when we become willing to engage them.

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Power of Serving Others, July 25, 2006

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Calvin S. Uyeda "papa" (Hawaii) - See all my reviews
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This book has inspired me to take action in serving others.
Many times I have good intentions, but do not follow through with action. Recently when I mowed my lawn I noticed that my neighbors grass was extremely long and needed to be mowed. She is a widow and I just felt like I needed to serve her, so this time my intentions became action and I mowed her lawn also. I was really tired mowing two large lawns, ut it justfelt good and right to serve others. I'm still learning at 71 years of age, and I enjoyed reading this book.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars EXCELLENT READ!, October 20, 2010

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A. Gehlhausen (Indiana, USA) - See all my reviews
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This book is for anyone needing more anecdotes for serving others! I used it in a presentation to young adults for learning how to serve others right where you are in life. Would HIGHLY recommend this book!