We Come to Life with Those We Serve: Fulfillment Through Philanthropy

Author:   Richard B. Gunderman
Publisher:   Indiana University Press
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9780253031013


Pages:   128
Publication Date:   02 October 2017
Format:   Paperback
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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 a life of service. The legendary, real-life individuals and the famous literary characters in this inspiring book show us the way: Vincent Van Gogh exemplified service through art, Benjamin Franklin dedicated his life to service of community, and the career of coach John Wooden is apt testimony to the rewards of service through education. Gunderman persuasively argues that, far from draining away our vitality, service at its best actually brings us to life.

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Author:   Richard B. Gunderman
Publisher:   Indiana University Press
Imprint:   Indiana University Press
Weight:   0.181kg
ISBN:  

9780253031013


ISBN 10:   025303101
Pages:   128
Publication Date:   02 October 2017
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Introduction: Old Stories and New Life 1. Victor: The Life Devoid of Service 2. Ivan: Death Through Self-Absorption 3. Albert: Service to the Suffering 4. Rebecca: Service to Family 5. Benjamin: Service to Community 6. Alexander: Service through Suffering 7. John: Service through Education 8. Bill: Service through Commerce 9. Ebenezer: The Spirit of Service 10. Vincent: Service through Art Afterword: The Life of Service

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Richard B. Gunderman is Chancellor's Professor of Radiology, Pediatrics, Medical Education, Philosophy, Liberal Arts, Philanthropy, and Medical Humanities and Health Studies at Indiana University. He is the author of We Make a Life by What We Give.

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