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A review by philippakmoore
How to Change the World by John-Paul Flintoff
4.0
I attended a class at the School of Life last week and John-Paul was the presenter. He was so funny, worldly, genuine and wise that I was inspired to buy his book afterwards. In a crowded marketplace of self help literature, this book is a real gem. Drawing on various philosophies, social theories, religious teachings and real life case studies (but never being preachy) it's a thoughtful, articulate and inspiring read for people who have often thought "there's so many things in the world that I wish were different....but the problems are so big. What can *I* do?"
A lot more than you'd think, according to this book. The key seems to be not discounting the importance of small things. Small steps, small gestures, small decisions. You don't have to be Gandhi or Martin Luther King. You just have to care about something and start doing something...however small it might be.
As warm and witty as its author was in person, this book will plant the seeds of hope in you and make you realise that the biggest question you can ever ask (and answer) is not "what is the meaning of life?" but rather "how can I make my life meaningful?"
A lot more than you'd think, according to this book. The key seems to be not discounting the importance of small things. Small steps, small gestures, small decisions. You don't have to be Gandhi or Martin Luther King. You just have to care about something and start doing something...however small it might be.
As warm and witty as its author was in person, this book will plant the seeds of hope in you and make you realise that the biggest question you can ever ask (and answer) is not "what is the meaning of life?" but rather "how can I make my life meaningful?"