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We have compiled some of the rave reviews for The Power of Giving.
Take a look at what people are saying:
“extremely impressive... very inspiring”
Dr. Wayne Dyer
Best-selling author of The Power of Intention
“The Power of Giving is a must-read. Profit from reading it. Give it to everyone you love.”
Jack Canfield
Author, Chicken Soup for the Soul book series and The Success Principles
- Jack Canfield wrote the Foreword to The Power of Giving
“Harvey McKinnon and Azim Jamal's book on giving is an inspiring read. Giving is the great door onto the path of inner freedom - Harvey and Azim lay out this timeless message in a clear, positive, down to earth and practical way.”
Professor Robert Thurman
Author, Infinite Life and Chair, Department of Religion, Columbia University
“We’ve needed a book like this for a long time. Now it’s your turn to help. Buy it, share it, download, buy a copy for a friend. This book could change everything.”
Seth Godin
Best-selling author, Unleashing the Ideavirus and Purple Cow
“A great guide to building a more caring world. Give a copy to everyone you love.”
Ken Burnett
Author, Relationship Fundraising
“Our destinies will ultimately be defined by what we give, not by what we get. This powerful & inspiring book will help you live a far more significant life and become more the person that you were meant to be.”
Robin Sharma
Best-selling author, The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari and The Saint, The Surfer & The CEO
“We’re all going to have to reach deep to solve the common problems of our world. This book will help benefit both you and your community.”
Paul Loeb
Best-selling author, Soul of a Citizen and The Impossible Will Take a Little While
“The Power of Giving is an authentic, inspiring, moving and practical book about abundance, hope and the basic truth of philanthropy: the love of humankind. Balanced perfectly, the authors shift seamlessly from reflection based in experience and supported by research, to memorable stories that illustrate their thesis, to advice about living, loving and giving that will inspire the reader in many ways. Wise, warm and wonderful – this book belongs in every home and office.”
Kay Sprinkel Grace
Author, Beyond Fund Raising, High Impact Philanthropy, The Ultimate Board Members' Book and other publications about philanthropy
“Harvey and Azim elicit in their marvelous, important book, The Power of Giving the best in human beings. Their suggestions, presented with humility and grace and courage, give each of us a renewed opportunity to think about the many, endless ways in which we all can and must be kind, compassionate and unstinting. In their hands, this passion to serve has become, effortlessly, a contagious art form, a "virus" as they describe it. Please read this book and share it with everyone you know.”
Dr. Michael Tobias
Ecologist, author, filmmaker
“The Power of Giving is a splendid book and an exquisite introduction to the topic of giving and generosity. Harvey McKinnon and Azim Jamal's highly readable book inspires readers to make changes that will create a win-win-win for themselves, their families, and their communities. The Power of Giving closes the elusive gap between personal empowerment and making our world a better place.”
Tim Draimin
Executive Director, Tides Canada Foundation
“Everyone who reads this book will quickly be affected by what the authors call 'the giving virus'–and the world will be a much better place as a result.”
Art Hister
Author, Guide to Living a Long & Healthy Life
“I recently used your book in a course I was teaching at The University of Western Ontario on Fundraising and Development. The book is truly inspirational!!”
Laurel Gosnell
Chief Development Officer, London Health Sciences Foundation