Giving

"I wrote this book to encourage you to give whatever you can, because everyone can give something. And there's so much to be done, down the street and around the world." --Bill Clinton



Former President Bill Clinton is using his post-presidential career in a very positive way--he's trying to change the world. In his new book, Giving, the former president talks about his experiences serving others around the world, and about how we can do the same (and no, you don't have to be a former president to change the world).

The American Leaders Organization has so much in common with the themes of this book--no matter who you are, you have the power to change the world; no matter what you think or do, you have such a profound impact on the world around you. Your impact as a student is different than Clinton's impact as a president--but yours is just as important to the vitality of this nation.

Here are a few excerpts from the publisher's description on the dust jacket (Alfred A. Knopf):

"Giving is an inspiring look at how each of us can change the world. First, it reveals the extraordinary and innovative efforts now being made by companies and organizations--and by individuals--to solve problems and save lives both 'down the street and around the world.' Then it urges us to seek out what each of us, 'regardless of income, available time, age, and skills,' can do to help, to give people a chance to live out their dreams.... Bill Clinton's own actions in his post-presidential years have had an enormous impact on the lives of millions. Through his foundation and his work in the aftermath of the Asian tsunami and Hurricane Katrina, he has become an international spokesperson and model for the power of giving. 'We all have the capacity to do great things,' President Clinton says. 'My hope is that the people and stories in this book will lift spirits, touch hearts, and demonstrate that citizen activism and service can be a powerful agent of change in the world."


It doesn't matter what party you belong to--pick this book up, and consider its calls to service.


To learn about other initiatives of the former president, visit the William J. Clinton Foundation.

What have you done to change the world?
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