A Path Appears

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An essential, galvanizing narrative about making a difference here and abroad a road map to becoming the most effective global citizens we can be.In their number one New York Times best seller Half the Sky, husband and wife team Nicholas D Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn brought to light struggles faced by women and girls around the globe, and showcased individuals and institu tions working to address oppression and expand opportunity A Path Appears is even ambi tious in scale nothing less than a sweeping tap estry of people who are making the world a better place and a guide to the ways that we can do the same whether with a donation of 5 or 5 mil lion, with our time, by capitalizing on our skills as individuals, or by using the resources of our businesses With scrupulous research and on the ground reporting, the authors assay the art and science of giving, identify successful local and global initia tives, and share astonishing stories from the front lines of social progress We see the compelling, in spiring truth of how real people have changed the world, upending the idea that one person can t make a difference We meet people like Dr Gary Slutkin, who devel oped his landmark Cure Violence program to combat inner city conflicts in the United States by applying principles of epidemiology Lester Strong, who left a career as a high powered television anchor to run an organization bringing in older Americans to tu tor students in public schools across the country MIT development economist Esther Duflo, whose pioneering studies of aid effectiveness have revealed new truths about, among other things, the power of hope and Jessica Posner and Kennedy Odede, who are transforming Kenya s most notorious slum by ex panding educational opportunities for girls A Path Appears offers practical, results driven advice on how best each of us can give and reveals the lasting benefits we gain in return Kristof and WuDunn know better than most how many urgent challenges communities around the world face to day Here they offer a timely beacon of hope for our collective future. 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Kristof – kino-fada.fr The most expensive book I ve ever purchased Yes, by a lot if you count the four times I got up from reading this to make a donation to one of the amazing organizations whose stories are included More importantly, this has the potential to be the most impactful book ever Coming at a time when I m beginning to think about my own future in larger terms than the usual which necktie will I wear tomorrow morning, this book was an inspiration, a challenge, and I think a very useful tool to focus r The most expensive book I ve ever purchased Yes, by a lot if you count the four ...The purpose of this book is to encourage readers to join efforts to end poverty This is a wide ranging subject, and this book often admits to its complexity The book doesn t shy away from mentioning the mistakes and unintended consequences that have resulted from some past philanthropic attempts to fight poverty But the overall tone of the book is upbeat and positive The overall message is that modern tools such as data mining, academic studies, professional bookkeeping practices, and worldw The purpose of this book is to encourage readers to join efforts to end poverty This is a wide ranging subject, and this book often admits to its complexity The book doesn t shy away from mentioning the mistakes and unintended consequences that have resulted from some past philanthropic attempts to fight poverty But the overall tone of the book is upbeat and positive The overall message is that modern tools such as data mining, academic studies, professional bookkeeping practices, and worldwide web provide a means to determine what works and what doesn t The book provides a variety of hear...Another fabulous book from Kristof and WuDunn What makes their work especially meaningful is their ability not only to highlight problems in the world, but to also suggest real, workable solutions where the reader can contribute Beginning with poverty issues in the US, they move to a section that discusses the efficacy of different charities A large section on water charities and how to market your charity also made interesting reading for those who work with these types of organizations Th Another fabulous book from Kristof and WuDunn What makes their work especially meaningful is their ability not only to highlight problems in the world, but to also suggest real, workable solutions where the reader can contribute Beginning with poverty issues in the US, t...Caution Don t read this book unless you want to help make the world a better place It is extremely inspirational, and it will motivate you to take actions that may never have occurred to you otherwise.A Path Appears was written by Nicholas D Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn, the same husband and wife team that wrote Half the Sky, another favorite of mine, which highlights problems facing women and girls throughout the world.Their new book discusses challenge...If you ve ever felt that you are too small to make a difference in the world, then reading this book is essential The authors examine not only the art and science behind giving, but describe successful local and global initiatives that have r...There This oughta make up for all the candied fluff I ve been indulging in lately There is so, so, so much to comment on here I think this should be required HS reading instead of drivel like The Great Gatsby In fact maybe the Great Gatsby characters would do well to read this 45 stars.While Kristof and WuDunn are certainly on the right path, they tend to advocatefor charity than a sustainability perspective and leantowards hype than substance For example, they are big fans of charity water which is full of glitter, marketing and celebrity presence but does not always focus on sustainable, long te...Another wonderful book by Nick Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn While some might find the book less emotionally powerful than Half the Sky this book is an excellent resource for those who are looking to make a difference in the world around them It s packed with suggestions about how to give mindfully on any scale, including the importance of looking at Evidence Based Programs and Practices With an emphasis on the importance of early like even pre natal interventions, all the way through trying to Another wonderful book by Nick Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn While some might find the book less emotionally powerful than Half the Sky this book is an excellent resource for those who are looking to make a difference in the world around them It s packed with suggestions about how to give mindfully on any scale, including the importance of loo...I did not enjoy this book very much The authors are equally condescending towards their subjects, poor people who apparently just don t know any better and their readers, expecting them to simply accept their carefully chosen details and cherry picked studies without analysis Throwing money at social problems does not always work and rewarding people for participating in a culture of dependency is not prudent use of anyone s funds.Giving can be good and make a difference Find a good cause and I did not enjoy this book very much The authors are equally condescending towards their subjects, poor people who apparently just don t know any better and their readers, expecting them to simply accept their carefully chosen details and cherry picked studies without analysis Throwing money at social problems does not always work and rewarding people for participating in a culture of dependency is not prudent use of anyone s funds.Giving can be good and make a difference Find a good cause and people you can trust with your time and money I think the best point this book makes is about the difference between fighting poverty in developing countries and fighting poverty in the United States, where poor people here already have a television in every room, indoor plumbing, cars and cell phones, all of which provide a very high standard of living relative to the rest of the world W...This book is really three resources Two of them are useful, one not so much First, it is a series of stories about successful fund raising and charitable activities Most of the book is centered on what I believe are a very narrow definition of charitable activity The authors are prone to making blanket statements about which charities are serving the needs of society they believe social welfare and cause charities are , I think that is a very limited view But the stories are interesting an This book is really three resources Two of them are useful, one not so much First, it is a series of stories about successful fund raising and charitable activities Most of the book is centered on what I believe are a very narrow definition of charitable activity The authors are prone to making blanket statements about which charities are serving the needs of society they believe social welfare and cause charities are , I think that is a very limited view But the stories are interesting and some very compelling At the end of the book the authors offer a series of helpful suggestions for potential donors the most important one being do some research about charities you and to support AND focus your contributions A tho...

A Path Appears
  • 26 March 2017
  • Hardcover
  • 382 pages
  • 0385349912
  • Nicholas D. Kristof
  • A Path Appears