Me to We: Finding Meaning in a Material World (Paperback)

~ (Author), Marc Kielburger (Author)

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"I shared a conviction with my husband that, even in a conflict region such as ours, when human needs and aspirations are prioritized in a society, that society is better able to resist and topple tyrants and extremists. That when people have hope and opportunity, they will sacrifice and invest in a stable and peaceful future for their families. And when we invest in young people, miracles can happen."-- Her Majesty Queen Noor of Jordan --This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

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"At a tender age I discovered that it isn't doing spectacular things that makes you remarkable in the eyes of God, but instead, it is when you light just one candle to dispel a little bit of darkness that you are doing something tremendous. And if, as a global people, we put all the little bits of good together, we will overwhelm the world."-- Archbishop Desmond Tutu

"I began to see that nothing I can do will bring me happiness unless it includes happiness for others. Whenever I suffer, it's really because I have discounted the other. The flip side of that is being genuinely concerned for the other. When this happens, we have a true spontaneous moment of satisfaction, happiness, and joy."-- Richard Gere

"If we think of our life as an effort to fly always just a little bit higher and reach a goal that's just a little bit beyond our reach, we are faced with a question: How high can any of us go by ourselves?"-- Dr. Jane Goodall

"I shared a conviction with my husband that, even in a conflict region such as ours, when human needs and aspirations are prioritized in a society, that society is better able to resist and topple tyrants and extremists. That when people have hope and opportunity, they will sacrifice and invest in a stable and peaceful future for their families. And when we invest in young people, miracles can happen."-- Her Majesty Queen Noor of Jordan

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Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Fireside (March 25, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0743294513
• ISBN-13: 978-0743294515
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #154,498 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Lot of Wisdom from Youngsters, December 2, 2006

By	John Matlock "Gunny" (Winnemucca, NV) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Me to We: Finding Meaning in a Material World (Hardcover)

Having a kid about the age of the kids who wrote this book I find it rather amazing that they found what they wanted to do in life as early as they did and wonder how they had the drive and the financial capability to have carried their ideas as far as they have.

The book concentrates on moving a persons attitude from thinking only about how to succeed themselves to thinking about a rather liberally defined we. As I understand their 'WE' it can be just bringing laughter to a group by being a comic. It can be a big thing like joining the peace corps, or a minor thing like volunteering somewhere to do something.

I can't, for myself, say that I've done as much as I could have done down through the years. But I can say that even a simple thing like ringing the bell at the Salvation Army Christmas pot for a few hours makes me feel a lot better. And I can say that the book has an excellent grasp of how that is.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ME TO WE tells exactly how and will serve as an inspirational guide especially recommended for public library collections., February 8, 2007

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Me to We: Finding Meaning in a Material World (Hardcover)

The authors of ME TO WE are brothers who found that reaching out to others helped them be happier in their own lives: at age 12 Craig founded the international organization Free the Children, and human rights issues and work have led both to journeys around the world finding new connections. ME TO WE blends personal experiences with a philosophy geared to commitment and improving lives, offering the belief that individual action CAN make a difference in the world. ME TO WE tells exactly how and will serve as an inspirational guide especially recommended for public library collections.

Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If I could give it more stars I would..., April 19, 2007

By	Amy Lea Ezzo (Citizen of The World) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Me to We: Finding Meaning in a Material World (Hardcover)

The Kielburgers have managed to do it yet again. This book certainly matches the quality of the others they have put out in the past. Though this book really is for everyone, it appeals to an adult population that may not have already been reached. I seldom purchase books for others and I have already purchased 2 copies for friends and plan to give even more. Though labeled as a self-help book, it is less of a self-help and more about how we can help others. It reminds us of our responsibility to others and provides inspiration to continue to good things with great love. This book is perfect for those who have traveled to third-world countries, are helping others in their own communities, are participating in service learning, and those who may need a glimpse of the world beyond their front door. This book is, hands down, my favorite book of all time and is a book that I continue to read over and over again. It is great to see the work and message of people like Joe Opatowski continued through this book! Buy it and you will not regret it!