Me to We: Finding Meaning in a Material World

Written by Craig Kielburger and Marc Kielburger

Narrated by Craig Kielburger and Marc Kielburger

The New York Times bestseller from the founders of WE Charity—a human rights organization that has lifted over 1 million people from poverty globally—Me to We is an uplifting and actionable guide for personal and social change and a call to action to helping others, featuring a new introduction by Academy Award­–winning actress and activist Natalie Portman.

Me to We is an approach to life that leads us to recognize what is truly valuable, make different decisions about the way we want to live, and redefine the goals we set for ourselves and the legacy we want to leave. Both a manifesto and a manual, Me to We includes tales to inspire, studies and statistics to persuade, and practical advice to motivate and guide. Weaving together dynamic lessons and stories from the world’s top contributors to human rights and social involvement, the Kielburger brothers show us that the best way to grow and develop as human beings is by helping others.

Their philosophy, along with cutting-edge research on the nature of personal and social change, embraces the idea that we can all build a better life—and an ideal world—through reaching out to others. By redirecting our energies and focusing from “me” to the “we” of our communities, each individual can make an impact on our nation, and our world as a whole. Supporters such as Oprah Winfrey, Richard Gere, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, and Dr. Jane Goodall also share their original stories that inspire us to believe that a better world can exist for all of us. The Kielburgers teach us how to go about living our lives as socially conscious and responsible people, engaging in daily acts of kindness, building meaningful relationships through community, and focusing on the impact of “we” decision making.

Both modern in its fresh way of looking at the world and traditional in its return to the simplest, purest, and most basic impulse of humanity to reach out and help each other, this philosophy represents a dynamic shift in focus, and a new definition of success, happiness, and community.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
• Release date: Nov 28, 2006
• ISBN: 9780743566629

Craig Kielburger

Craig Kielburger is a New York Times bestselling author who has written twelve books. He cofounded WE Charity, lifting more than one million people from poverty. He is an MBA graduate with fifteen honorary doctorates and has been nominated three times for the Nobel Peace Prize. Craig lives in Toronto with his wife, Leysa, and son, Hilson.

Reviews for Me to We

[ecantulv · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I picked up this book because I, often, find myself questioning the purpose of this, overly materialistic, extreme abundance society we live in. The sub-title of this book is, "Finding meaning in a material world. I took it home, and was inspired by the stories and made me realize that, even though most people are consumed with "I/me/myself"(including myself), they're are opportunities for us in the oddest places to put forth energy in other people or organizations outside of the realm of ourselves. A very easy, yet very uplifting, quick read.

[ceecee83 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

My oh my! This book is the definition of inspiration. You know how people say that they have read a book that is ?life changing??? Well? this one LITERALLY IS LIFE CHANGING :DMe to We is a non-fiction book written by the Kielburger brothers. Craig and Marc Kielburger are the founders and heads of many charities, including Free the Children and Me to We. Essentially this book talks about how you can change your attitude and actions from a ?me? mentality ? that is living your life for you and you alone ? to a ?we? mentality ? becoming a global citizen whose life makes the world a better place. One of THE MOST inspiring books I?ve read. Have I said that already??????Let?s go one more time. SO MUCH INSPIRATION.Okay?. moving on??I?m SO glad that I read Me to We when I did because I am currently a university student, and I?m standing at the precipice that is THE BEGINNING OF MY ADULT LIFE (I KNOW, THAT IS SOME SCARY STUFF). I feel that reading this book when I did has given me a HUGE advantage. Now, when I begin to make my mark on the world, I can make sure it is a good one. Now I can set the right goals and launch my life and career on the right note. Once I?m finished university I am hoping to become a high school teacher. I want to spend my summers volunteering and inspiring students to change the world and this is how I want to live Me to We! I will DEFINITELY attempt to live Me to We for MY ENTIRE LIFE :D :DOne of the truly great, and probably most inspiring things about this book is Craig and Marc?s assurance that you don?t need to start with a grandiose, superhuman gesture, like traveling all over the world or donating millions of dollars to charity. You can start small with any simple act of kindness and the book includes plenty of excellent tips on how to live Me to We in our daily lives.After reading Me to We it is impossible not to feel inspired to change the world and make everyone who comes into contact you be happy that they did! I recommend this to everyone and it most definitely belongs on EVERYONE?S Book Bucket List.Remember! Be kind to everyone you meet and be the change! :D

[puckrobin · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Great book - by two young men who went out and did something about the injustices they observed in the world, comes a frank and clear explanation of why we need to take the focus off of "Me" and put it onto "We" if we want to live meaningful and fulfilling lives. Filled with interesting anecdotes of the personal experiences of the Keilburger boys and specific, do-able activities that kids or anyone can do on their own or as part of community groups, Me to We puts in our hands an action plan to make a difference in our world and our lives.