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Reviewed by Harmonious Living   
Wednesday, 05 July 2006
Author: Michael Norton365 Ways to Change the WorldI've been waiting for a book like this for ages, something that is packed full of ideas to help me try to make the world a better place without it feeling political or feeling like I'm being preached to. Nope, this is plain and simple stuff and none of the ideas seem too daunting or overwhelming and all simply make sense.

Crammed with ideas, facts from leading campaign organisations, it suggests one action for every day of the year - some are intriguing, many are unusual, a few involve fundraising, almost all can be planned or done from your home or computer, most will be fun, all are achievable.

They include;
  • Avoiding landfills by freecycling
  • Compile a factoid: give the facts
  • Create a lifeline for remote African villages with a wind-up radio
  • In-Your-Face politics: how to pie for publicity
  • Rig and election: make democracy work for you
  • Get out of debt: join the church of Stop Shopping
  • Influence the world's media: become a blogger
I've enjoyed flicking through this book, dipping in and quickly reading one of the ideas, each of which is contained within a single page making it very easy to digest. It often brings a smile to my face but perhaps more importantly it has made me stop and think "is it really that simple?" Yes it is.

If you're like me and suffer from that feeling of helplessness after watching the millionth negative news story of the day then this book will be a big help.

My usual response after watching the news used to be "yeah but where do I start" and then when I'd have an idea but suffer from "how do I go about doing it". With this book you'll have the tools and resources at your disposal to get on with the business of making a difference in your own way.
 
 
 
 
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