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  • Paperback: 196 pages
  • Publisher: Short Books, London (16 Sep 2004)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1904095968
  • ISBN-13: 978-1904095965
  • Product Dimensions: 20.2 x 19 x 1.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 6,740 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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32 of 32 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Fab for a Fiver!, 24 Nov 2004
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What a FABULOUS book and for only a fiver! It's a neat, well constructed and very cleverly presented book, full of simple, but easily do-able ideas, that will change the world through collective action. I realised that I could do some of the actions, and now that I have, I'm encouraging my family, friends and work colleagues to do some too. This is a great book that you should buy and then buy more copies for your family and friends - definitely a good christmas pressie - and all the money goes to a very good cause. So go on and buy several.
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58 of 59 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Change the World for a Fiver, 21 Sep 2004
This is a very exciting book, not at all what you would expect. It contains 50 different ideas for improving the world.Some of the ideas are very simple, some more complex. Everyone can do some of them and that does make you feel good.
The book is suitable for people of all ages - it will make a fantastic present. It includes many unusual features : a postcard to send to someone who has inspired you, seeds for you to plant and the cover is a poster.
. It is very exciting to see your action added to the total in front of your eyes. Everyone in my family has registered their actions, from the ages of 9 to 50.
If you want to know more about the book visit the website, it's brilliant.
At £5 the book is great value, I strongly recommend it.
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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars This book a refreshing, challenging and enjoyable gem., 8 Oct 2004
Change the world for a fiver holds up such a simple idea. This is that whatever we do shapes the world we live in.

You might expect this to be a solemn polemic that would make the reader feel guilty and or powerless.

The authors have completely avoided this by creating a mini-masterpiece of wit and common sense. They list fifty things that anyone can do to make the world a better place. Each one is presented wittily on a separate page with simple illustrations, or practical things like a postcard, or seeds for "Plant a tree".

They include "Have a bath with someone you love" (Save water. Have fun. Just get out before everythng becomes wrinkled); Write to someone who inspired you (Nice to do, nice to get, what's not to like about it).

My favourite is "Learn to be friendly in another language". This is not something I do, but it is something I want to try.
"Ma yumkin an as 'ad" is "Can I help in" Arabic. They say "Just by learning a few words in a foreign language, it is amazing how much genuine warmth you an generate". I believe them, what would happen if thousands of us did it?

This initiative is supported by the leaders of the three main political parties. I am very enthusiastic about it because it goes against the apathy and powerlessness that so many people carry. Instead, it is a beacon of hope. Its genius is it shows that making the world a better place could be fun!<

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5.0 out of 5 stars Simple and effective!
I bought this book from a charity shop (less than a fiver in the end!) and I found it jam-packed with excellent ideas for helping the world to be a better, friendlier, cleaner,... Read more
Published 22 months ago by R. Jenkins

4.0 out of 5 stars Have fun and shift your attitude
The website in connection with this book is www.wearewhatwedo.org. Go see.

Simple things that add up to an excellent attitude. Read more
Published on 14 Jun 2007 by Ms Alex

5.0 out of 5 stars Great ice-breaker!
This is the kind of book that you cannot wait to tell your friends about. Great dinner party conversation fodder! Read more
Published on 3 Nov 2006 by Matthew O'leary

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Christmas gift!
It’s rare to find a book that gives you a warm glow and a giggle without guilting you into feeling bad. Read more
Published on 25 Nov 2005

5.0 out of 5 stars change the world for a fiver:what are we to do
This book, although a rather quick read, is an extremely enjoyable one. After reading it i simply had to lend it to my friends so that they could read it. Read more
Published on 22 Jan 2005 by alice

4.0 out of 5 stars Thought prevoking
I really loved this book as it told you why we should look after the eart, and how simple things that we do really can change the world that we live in. Read more
Published on 21 Jan 2005 by J. Petty

5.0 out of 5 stars Forget new year's resolutions buy this book instead !!
I was given this book by my 15 year old daughter for Christmas and I can honestly say it is the most meaningful present I have ever received. Read more
Published on 30 Dec 2004 by surround2

5.0 out of 5 stars just that little difference
The concept behind this book is simply fantastic - everyone can take action for a better world TODAY instead of just wishing that things would be better. Read more
Published on 22 Nov 2004 by kay

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for a good cause
A fantastic book that I and my friends love - it's been used as the basis of school assemblies, it really inspires children and adults alike. Read more
Published on 22 Nov 2004

1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed
Bought this book because I were told it was for a good cause. Then I learn that my five pounds goes straight to the production of the book itself. Read more
Published on 18 Nov 2004

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