How to Be a Better Person
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Volunteer Work, Biography & Memoir
| Author: | Seb Hunter | ISBN: | 9781848874862 |
| Publisher: | Atlantic Books | Publication: | February 1, 2010 |
| Imprint: | Atlantic Books | Language: | English |
| Author: | Seb Hunter |
| ISBN: | 9781848874862 |
| Publisher: | Atlantic Books |
| Publication: | February 1, 2010 |
| Imprint: | Atlantic Books |
| Language: | English |
Why is it so difficult to find the time to help others? When Seb Hunter became aware of a nagging ache in the place where his soul ought to be, he embarked on a two year odyssey of volunteering with hilarious results. He collects litter, teaches pensioners how to use the internet, works at Oxfam (where he meets Gladys, his septuagenarian nemesis), mans a steam train line, becomes a star DJ on hospital radio, visits prisoners, and runs a very long way for charity But will his quest for self-improvement be successful? How to Be a Better Person is the tale of a cynic’s attempt to become a better person by helping others. For nothing. It’s a volunteering call-to-arms! Oh no it’s not! Well it is, sort of
Why is it so difficult to find the time to help others? When Seb Hunter became aware of a nagging ache in the place where his soul ought to be, he embarked on a two year odyssey of volunteering with hilarious results. He collects litter, teaches pensioners how to use the internet, works at Oxfam (where he meets Gladys, his septuagenarian nemesis), mans a steam train line, becomes a star DJ on hospital radio, visits prisoners, and runs a very long way for charity But will his quest for self-improvement be successful? How to Be a Better Person is the tale of a cynic’s attempt to become a better person by helping others. For nothing. It’s a volunteering call-to-arms! Oh no it’s not! Well it is, sort of
