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'You must be the change you wish to see in the world.' So Gandhi advised. Today, there's a growing movement of people who are standing up and taking action to create positive change. Be uplifted by the stories of 28 pioneers, social entrepreneurs, activists and campaigners working in many fields - including the media, education, health, peace, finance, business and the environment. In exclusive interviews, individuals working on all scales - from global and national to local and grassroots levels - tell us how and why they are bringing positive change. They share the challenges and the joys, and show that a brighter future is not only possible, it's already emerging. Read these accounts of dedication, innovation, determination and courage, and be inspired to know what anyone can achieve when they decide to be the change. Including, among others: social justice and water rights advocate Maude Barlow; award-winning social entrepreneur Taddy Blecher; peace campaigners Scilla Elworthy and Gill Hicks; Transition Initiatives founder Rob Hopkins; youth activist Craig Kielburger; holistic education pioneer Satish Kumar; Nobel Peace laureate Wangari Maathai; Fair Trade trailblazer Safia Minney; sustainable development leader Jonathon Porritt; radical environmentalist Vandana Shiva; civil rights lawyer Clive Stafford Smith; global fundraiser and visionary Lynne Twist; barrister/clown activist Jo Wilding; and Homeless World Cup co-founder Mel Young.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #23060 in Books
• Published on: 2007-11-15
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 304 pages

Review
The challenge and joy of being alive. Beware! This book is powerful. It's moving, thought-provoking and a calling to care more and be more. Be the Change is superbly put together and packed with contributions from 28 pioneers such as social entrepreneurs, peace campaigners, civil rights lawyers and sustainable development leaders. Probably one of the most powerful, inspiring books we've reviewed in years. Hugely recommended! --CommunitySoul www.communitysoul.co.uk

A collection of first hand accounts from the heroes of our time, ranging from peace campaigners, fair trade trailblazers, radical environmentalists and so on. The wonderful thing about these people is that they made the decision to 'be the change' in situations where they knew that change was the only hope. These are ordinary people like you or me who are now almost celebrities in the world of social change. An excellent read. --Lifescape magazine

Gandhi's mantra that 'You must be the change you wish to see in the world' can often be hard to remember in today's modern life. Surely there's no possibility for real change these days? This collection of 28 interviews with some amazing people proves that's not the case. Inspired by the Be The Change conferences in London, Trenna has compiled the thoughts, backgrounds and experiences of some very interesting people: Jonathon Porritt, ever-present environmental voice; Gill Hicks, survivor of the 7/7 London bombings; Boo Armstrong, founder of NHS-complementary health therapy facilitator Get Well UK; and Craig Kielburger, who was an average Canadian teen until he decided to travel Asia and campaign against child slavery... You'll find it impossible not to be impressed and encouraged to do something to change your world after reading this; even just a little bit. --Healthy & Organic Living magazine

A collection of first hand accounts from the heroes of our time, ranging from peace campaigners, fair trade trailblazers, radical environmentalists and so on. The wonderful thing about these people is that they made the decision to 'be the change' in situations where they knew that change was the only hope. These are ordinary people like you or me who are now almost celebrities in the world of social change. An excellent read. --Lifescape magazine

This book is a refreshing antidote to mass-media news and societal cynicism. [The] text is both easy to read yet full of profound, essential messages. The book feels different from normal lighter, more wholesome somehow. I recommend this book to anyone who is looking to be inspired, refreshed, motivated... or simply reassured that there are wonderful people out there doing wonderful things. --Caduceus journal

About the Author
Trenna Cormack's personal experience of being the change she wishes to see in the world encompasses working in the health and homelessness sectors, and teaching environmental and social justice seminars. After gaining editorial experience at Caduceus Journal, she took a leap. This book is the first fulfilment of a commitment she made at the Be The Change conference in 2005 to produce books that promote positive change.