SOCIAL SCIENCES

Making Good

Finding Meaning, Money, and Community in a Changing World
Parish, Billy & Dev Aujla. Making Good: Finding Meaning, Money, and Community in a Changing World. Rodale. Mar. 2012. c.256p. ISBN 9781605290782. pap. $15.99. CAREERS
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OrangeReviewStarThe realities of the recent recession, high unemployment rates, and ever-increasing student loan balances can justifiably dampen the bright moral imaginations of the generation now entering the workforce. Coauthors Parish (founder, Energy Action Coalition) and Aujla (founder, DreamNow) outline the skills, resources, and insights necessary to create socially responsible change while navigating a nonlinear career path. The authors use their more than ten years of personal experience as well as lessons from fellow pathfinders to put together this insider's guidebook to social entrepreneurship. They cover foundational concepts, preparatory exercises, daily practices, and resources helpful in creating careers that combine meaning, money, and community while "making good."
VERDICT Highly recommended. An uplifting primer filled with practical insights for students who want to effect global change without sacrificing personal financial security or stability. The business acumen, leadership skills, as well as real-life examples illustrated here draw a compelling picture of careers that combine purpose and sustainable security.
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