Overview

What motivates people to do extraordinary things? Most people want to contribute to others' lives, but what causes some to move beyond their immediate circle to impact a broader or global community? In Making a Difference, Margaret Attwood interviews eleven inspiring people, teasing out the factors that set them apart and providing a pathway to taking action on the issues that one cares about. Ambivalence is common when it comes to effecting change: often people want to do something but lack the knowledge or confidence needed to take appropriate action. Attwood explores how to use principles drawn from these interviewees' lives to get in touch with one's passions, expand one's horizons, and overcome any obstacle to really make a difference.

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""Thank you, Margaret, for so helpfully speaking to, and even recording, my aspirations. I commend you for such a thoughtful and nourishing contribution and commend it to other readers as well."" --Tim Costello, Director, Ethical Voice ""Many of us long to make a difference but often feel our efforts fall short. In Making a Difference, Marg Atwood shares inspiring stories of those who have impacted her and provides a clear path to creating meaningful change. This book is a valuable guide for anyone seeking to make a positive impact in the lives of those around them."" --Paul Crothers, Senior Pastor, New Peninsula Baptist Church, Australia ""Making A Difference is interesting and engaging. To be able to work on oneself and develop a plan to 'make a difference' sets your book apart and will add extra appeal to those who like to take action."" --Glenda Holbrook, Professional Supervisor, Coach, and Mentor of Christian Leaders ""Margaret Attwood has a remarkable ability to draw out the heart of what motivates people to go beyond themselves in service to others. Here she weaves together inspiring stories with deep insight, challenging us to embrace our own capacity to contribute in meaningful ways. . . . This book is both inspiring and practical, offering a pathway for anyone who longs to make a lasting impact."" --Lucy Kenshole, Connections and Care Pastor, New Peninsula Baptist Church, Australia

Author Information

Margaret Attwood draws on her experience as a social worker, Management Course facilitator, and business coach to move into the interviewees' worlds and explore their personal motivations. A member of the Peninsula Writers Club, she has written on her own experiences following separation in From Chrysalis to Butterfly and later in Enriching the Blended Family. Her Christian faith provides an empowering context for her own life and a passion to make a difference.

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