DID I GIVE BACK ENOUGH? - Hardcover

LIM ARTHUR S M ET AL

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 9814289868 ISBN 13: 9789814289863

Publisher: World Scientific Publishing, 2009

Synopsis

The aim of this book is to encourage Singaporeans to give back to society and this applies not only to the wealthy but also to everyone. Giving back to society could take the form of donation of money, contributing ones time, skills, effort and so on. Both Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong have spoken extensively about the need for our society to care for the less fortunate, and that we should aspire to become a giving society. It is hoped that the stories in this book will imbue readers with a spirit of giving. The book includes first-hand accounts by a wide spectrum of people from renowned philanthropits to common folks. It contains interesting anecdotes with insights into each individuals thought and feelings with regard to giving. The book is written in an easy-to-read style and contains attractive photos and stirring pictures. This book contains real-life stories of some 100 people and groups who have given generously in various ways, particularly in Singapore. The areas in which they have contributed include education, medicine and for poverty alleviation programs.

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From the Back Cover

The aim of this book is to encourage Singaporeans to give back to society and this applies not only to the wealthy but also to everyone. Giving back to society could take the form of donation of money, contributing one's time, skills, effort and so on.

Both Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong have spoken extensively about the need for our society to care for the less fortunate, and that we should aspire to become a "giving society." It is hoped that the stories in this book will imbue readers with a spirit of giving.

The book includes first-hand accounts by a wide spectrum of people from renowned philanthropits to common folks. It contains interesting anecdotes with insights into each individual's thought and feelings with regard to giving. The book is written in an easy-to-read style and contains attractive photos and stirring pictures.

This book contains real-life stories of some 100 people and groups who have given generously in various ways, particularly in Singapore. The areas in which they have contributed include education, medicine and for poverty alleviation programs.

Edition details

• Publisher: World Scientific Publishing
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9814289868
• ISBN 13: 9789814289863
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 136
• Editor: Arthur S.M. Lim, Charity Wai