Review by Michael Smith
Be The Change Book
Interviews by Trenna Cormack
300 pages – Paperback
Published in 2007 by Love Books, Bristol
Printed by Beacon Press, Uckfield, East Sussex
ISBN 978-0-9555213-0-0
“You must be the change you wish to see in the world” said Mahatma Gandhi and each and every individual features int his book is trying to be “the change” in his or her field and corner.
This book was conceived at Be The Change 2005 and one can but recommend it.
Be uplifted and, hopefully, inspired 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.
The accounts given in the book are those of dedication, innovation, determination and courage. Be inspired to know what anyone can achieve when they decide to be the change.
The book includes accounts by speakers from the “Be The Change 2007”, Maude Barlow, Rob Hopkins, Jonathon Porritt and Vandana Shiva and also from previous years. The latter include Hafsat Abiola-Costello, Boo Armstrong, James Dakin, Scilla Elworthy, Gill Hicks, Satish Kumar and Lynne Twist. The Afterword was written by Elisabet Sahtouris.
The book can be ordered via the Be The Change website at http://bethechange.org.uk/book.cfm
The price given there is £10 + postage. The RRP of the book is given as £12.99, which I assume is when the book is ordered through and bought via a bookstore.
Anyway and any case this is a book well worth investing in as it may just inspire the reader as to try to make his or her stand in a small or even large way in his or her field and corner, and the book sure is full of inspiration.
© M Smith (Veshengro), February 2009
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Be The Change Book – Book Review
