We come to life with those we serve : fulfillment through philanthropy /

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What is the most meaningful and rewarding path in life' Many assume we enrich ourselves only by accumulating more wealth, power, and fame, or by finding new and greater forms of pleasure. In reality, we are most enriched not in taking from others but in sharing the best we have to offer through...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Gunderman, Richard B. (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Bloomington : Indiana University Press, [2017]
Series:UPCC book collections on Project MUSE. Political Science and Policy Studies Supplement.
Book collections on Project MUSE.
Subjects:
Philanthropists > Biography.
Philanthropes > Biographies.
BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY > Social Scientists & Psychologists.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Public Policy > Social Services & Welfare.
SOCIAL SCIENCE > Human Services.
Philanthropists.
Biographies.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction: old stories and new life
  • Victor: the life devoid of service
  • Ivan: death through self-absorption
  • Albert: service to the suffering
  • Rebecca: service to family
  • Benjamin: service to community
  • Alexander: service through suffering
  • John: service through education
  • Bill: service through commerce
  • Ebenezer: the spirit of service
  • Vincent: service through art
  • Afterword: the life of service.

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