A businessman decides to take up the "hobby" of helping others and writes a classic book of service, attention and the joy of giving yourself away. This is an obscure little book, originally published in the 1940's that is a joy and inspiration to read.
"Never before in the history of the world has the spirit of giving ourselves away been as needed as it is today. There is so much that every one of us, no matter how great or how modest our talents, or how high or humble our stations in life, can quietly do in the routine of our lives, to cure at least some of the ills of our troubled times." - David Dunn
"I have kept this book as a favorite in my library for the last 10 years. It
offers ways we can give more of ourselves without dipping into a piggy-bank or
feeling taken advantage of. I highly recommend reading this little book! It is a
quick read with humor, joy and love springing from each page. The book was
written in the 1940s and the principles still apply to today's society. That
alone tells of the truths offered within its pages." - M. McMahon
"I first heard a reference to the book in a sermon, so I went looking for it.
David Dunn writes delightfully of the various ways he has brought joy to the
lives of others by simply thinking of and acting upon ways to serve others. If
we would follow the principles set forth in this little volume, the world would
be a much happier place." - Bruce J. Watt, Illinois
"My mother gave me this book in high school back in the 1970's. I fell in love
with it then and have read it many times over the last 30 years. David Dunn
discusses 'giving yourself away' in a genuine way to others by little things you
can do every day. Giving someone a compliment, noticing good things that someone
else has done, dropping a card or note to someone with an article or idea, even
if you don't know the person...so many little things that can be done to enrich
your life and others. Anybody who reads this book and does the little things
every day that Mr. Dunn suggests, will be greatly enhancing their own life. This
book makes a wonderful gift for high school grads but any adult would enjoy this
book and be the better for having read it." - Natchez Belle, Louisiana
The ToDo Institute also recommends
Naikan: Gratitude, Grace & the Japanese Art of Self-Reflection and
Minyan: Ten Principles for Living a Life of Integrity.