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1 online resource |
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polychrome |
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text file |
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UPCC book collections on Project MUSE. Political Science and Policy Studies Supplement.
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Book collections on Project MUSE.
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| 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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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. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
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Philanthropists -- Biography.
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Philanthropists. |
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Biographies.
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Electronic books.
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Biographies.
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Online version: Gunderman, Richard B. We come to life with those we serve. 1st Edition. Bloomington : Indiana University Press, [2017] 9780253031020 (DLC) 2017039054 |
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9780253031020 (electronic book) |
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0253031028 (electronic book) |
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9780253029676 (cloth ; alkaline paper) |
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9780253031013 (paperback ; alkaline paper) |
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