Be the Change celebrates the personal transformations of men and women who, by working to change the world, changed themselves. Featuring interviews with over 1,000 volunteers, from everyday people to business and community leaders to celebrities, the book combines hands-on advice on ways to get involved with enlightening real-life stories from those who did. Inspirational yet practical, it's the perfect companion for readers who want to stop daydreaming about a more fulfilling life and a better world and take action to do so.

Edited by Michelle Nunn
Foreword by Tom Brokaw
Photographs by Pulitzer Prize Winner David Hume Kennerly
240pp, 6 x 7

Reach And Teach says:

This is an excellent book that can help anyone realize how simple it can be to "Be the Change." In just a minute or two you'll pick up so much wisdom and hope that you'll want to spend another ten minutes reading, or an hour! Whatever amount of time you have, any day or hour, you can be inspired or learn something to help you along the path to being the change. This is one of the best books we've ever seen for folks who want to jump-start change, but have only a few minutes at a time to dive in. The layout and graphics / photos make it very compelling, fun, and easy to flip through hunting for treasures.

Excerpts:

When my son was born "I got it"; I had to leave the world in a better place for him and his friends. I could no longer walk this earth without actively engaging in the process of change. While I had done service in the past, my motivation has changed. I do it even if it's inconvenient or if I'm tired. It's the price for having brought another life into this world; an obligation.

— Nikki Monacelli, Chattaroy, Washington

I knew a person who was experiencing homelessness at the time that she was participating as a volunteer in one of our programs! One day she came in and sat down to tell me about her situation - I was overwhelmed that she was giving so much time to us despite what she was going through economically. She has found stable housing now and is doing well. But you always have to wonder if "I don't have time" is really a valid reason.

— Julie Burke, Bay Area, California

Even though I am one person, I can help hundreds. That motivates me.

— Olivia Hewson, Dover, New Hampshire

When I look at nature I can't help but feel that I have the responsibility to protect it from danger. I think what a horrific tragedy it would be to lose all of this. I cannot look in my son's eyes and tell him that I gave up on giving him a world of peace and harmony. I owe it to him. I brought him into this world. I need to be the change I want to see…for him.

— Toni Nesbitt, Oakwood, Texas