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Me to We (Abridged): Finding Meaning in a Material World Audiobook
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The New York Times bestseller from the founders of WE Charity—a human rights organization that has lifted over 1 million people from poverty globally—Me to We is an uplifting and actionable guide for personal and social change and a call to action to helping others, featuring a new introduction by Academy Award–winning actress and activist Natalie Portman.
Me to We is an approach to life that leads us to recognize what is truly valuable, make different decisions about the way we want to live, and redefine the goals we set for ourselves and the legacy we want to leave. Both a manifesto and a manual, Me to We includes tales to inspire, studies and statistics to persuade, and practical advice to motivate and guide. Weaving together dynamic lessons and stories from the world’s top contributors to human rights and social involvement, the Kielburger brothers show us that the best way to grow and develop as human beings is by helping others.
Their philosophy, along with cutting-edge research on the nature of personal and social change, embraces the idea that we can all build a better life—and an ideal world—through reaching out to others. By redirecting our energies and focusing from “me” to the “we” of our communities, each individual can make an impact on our nation, and our world as a whole. Supporters such as Oprah Winfrey, Richard Gere, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, and Dr. Jane Goodall also share their original stories that inspire us to believe that a better world can exist for all of us. The Kielburgers teach us how to go about living our lives as socially conscious and responsible people, engaging in daily acts of kindness, building meaningful relationships through community, and focusing on the impact of “we” decision making.
Both modern in its fresh way of looking at the world and traditional in its return to the simplest, purest, and most basic impulse of humanity to reach out and help each other, this philosophy represents a dynamic shift in focus, and a new definition of success, happiness, and community.
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"The past couple of years I've found myself focused more on "me and mine," with most of my attention and work centered around my own home and family - and with a toddler and a baby, that may be excusable, but it's not how I intend to live or how I want my children to prioritize their involvement with the world. This book was motivational in that it praised the small and simple things we can do for others, given the limitations on time and resources that most of us have. Yes, it's self-helpy, but it's a quick read and there's something here toward which most everyone could relate."
— Rebecca (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Me to We boldly and brilliantly challenges us to step beyond the world of self and into the world of others.”
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“The authors make a convincing case for making the world better.”
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Me to We Listener Reviews
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" Very insightful and inspiring. The anecdotal format kept it informative rather than being "preachy". "
— Mary, 2/20/2014 -
" The personal stories at the end of each chapter are the best part. :) "
— Lamplight, 2/11/2014 -
" Great book. Really makes you think about life and to be happy with your own life! "
— Katy, 2/9/2014 -
" I think this is an incredible book. It really outlines the difference one person can make by believing in something. More importantly, it offers the opportunity for personal reflection. "
— Trace, 2/8/2014 -
" No this is not a marriage book. And yes I would recommend it to everyone. Especially if you have grown up in a sheltered world where you like to not think about what happens to those less fortunate than you on the other side of the world. This book honestly opened my eyes and gave me hope that I can make a difference. It really was probably my favorite book I have read this summer. "
— Anna, 2/4/2014 -
" I felt like this book was very elementary. It had a great message and the authors are very inspiring, but it seemed like it was written for little kids. While the theme was good, I felt like it didn't really add very much to my life in terms of my understanding of the world. "
— Akhila, 2/1/2014 -
" Excellent book for teens and parents and any adult who works with teens. Provides a concrete and positive way for our teens to make a positive difference in the world. It is trly amazing what teens can do right now. There is no need for them to wait until they are adults to do something spectacular. This book is filled with personal stories of teens who have raised buckets of cash, who have helped other teens in need, who have made a difference for child laborers, the list goes on and one. This organization is the real deal and Mark and Craig have a powerful message. "
— CD, 1/18/2014 -
" Totally inspiring. Made me want to change the world, adopt an orphan, and start living my religion. "
— Kristen, 1/16/2014 -
" inspiring if a bit pat at times "
— Jennifer, 1/15/2014 -
" I loved the world view of this book and its efforts to make the reader think about her place in the world at large. It made me want to get out and serve and offered very concrete examples of ways that could be done. "
— Katherine, 12/31/2013 -
" I have read alot of these type books and this one is good and inspiring and would be good for young people to get ideas and encouragement. "
— Tobi, 12/23/2013 -
" An awesome and inspiring book, if you read it you will need to change things in your life! Awesome! "
— Kara, 11/29/2013 -
" Absolutely phenomenal! I am making sure all of my friends read this book. It is truly inspiring and will transform the way you see the world and your role in it. "
— Marsha, 10/11/2013 -
" More like Me to Self-Righteous Me. "
— Mary, 9/5/2013 -
" a little cheesy, but no too depressing--although the subject matter is very depressing. I listened to the audio book while driving--so I couldn't do the act now stuff--but I thought there were really good ideas in there. "
— Ali, 9/3/2013 -
" Inspirational stories- great for use in the classroom. "
— Rachel, 7/14/2013 -
" I think my brain is on overload from books like this right now. There were some really nice stories though. I liked that it focused more on average people than powerful ones too. "
— Liz, 5/20/2013 -
" I have really enjoyed reading this book. It has given me lots to think about with interesting stories and ideas. It is a great motivational book that makes me want to do more with my time and resources. "
— El50, 4/17/2013 -
" An amazing message from two amazing young men. However, I recommend travelling to see them speak, more than reading the book. I was a little disappointed about the amount of American references in the book. However, the message is what is important... "
— Tanya, 11/9/2012 -
" Probably won' finish it (which is very unusual for me) but I've liked the first half and now it' s much of the same . "
— Paulette, 10/2/2011 -
" This is a great read. "
— Cassandra, 10/5/2010 -
" this book discusses what i have been lacking in my life. "
— Rachel, 4/7/2010 -
" This is a great look at how to find meaning in your life through caring about others. "
— Linda, 12/6/2009 -
" Great book and what life is really all about - helping others. Very impressive young men who wrote and lived this... "
— Kelly, 5/18/2009 -
" Good book with great ideas. I couldn't give it all 5 starts because I think the book gets a little bogged down with anecdotal stories. "
— Kim, 3/28/2009 -
" Some moving and inspiring personal stories. "
— Kara, 6/9/2008 -
" I enjoyed this book, but was disappointed that they chose to focus on American examples and statistics. I expected that they would have chosen a Canadian focus... since they are Canadian. "
— Laurie, 6/3/2008 -
" How to be more selfless, more charitable, less of a consumer. "
— Natasha, 3/19/2008 -
" love this philosophy and this book gives some great inspiration and ideas of how we can be happier by changing our outlook from "Me to We" "
— Michelle, 12/11/2007 -
" This book had some good ideas, but could have been summed up in 20 pages. "
— Raymon, 7/20/2007
About the Authors
Craig Kielburger is a Canadian author and activist for the rights of children. Founder of Free the Children and cofounder of Me to We, he has received many awards for his work both in Canada and worldwide. He is ambassador to the Children's Embassy in Sarajevo and was named a Global Leader of Tomorrow at the 1998 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. He lives with his family in Canada.