TBR Jar Review: 365 Ways to Change the World by Michael Norton

I want to do my bit to try and change the world for the better. But I am lazy and cheap, so getting off my ass to do something actively or paying more for organic isn’t always a priority, I must admit. I do try to do what I can, but sometimes I falls short. I figured this book could help me out with some easy, fun ideas to make a small dent in the workload. 

It is set out as a diary or calendar with one idea for each day of the year. Special occasion days like Earth Day or NO Tobacco Day are marked and the ideas for those days are usually associated with that theme. I guess this book is meant for dipping in and out of and doing what is “scheduled” for that day in particular. However, a number of the things suggested does take so preparation so not all of the ideas are achievable in 5 minutes or so. I did also read longer passages each time I sat down with this book and I got the feeling that some of the ideas were a bit repetitive. But if you read them spaced out over the year I guess you wouldn’t really notice. 

Some of the specific campaigns mentioned are probably a bit outdated by now (the book was originally published in 2005) but most of the ideas are generic and in case of specific campaigns or problems there are usually generic alternatives. 

The book has a great number of good ideas, ranging from quick 5 minute fixes you can do from your couch to more or less intricately planned actions that demand you get off your bum and do something. 

I gave this book 4 stars out of 5 on Goodreads and would recommend it to anyone who is trying to be a bit more active in the fight to change the world. 

The next pick from my TBR Jar is “Delirium” by Lauren Oliver. I’ve read “Before I Fall” by her and really enjoyed it, so I am looking forward to picking this one up.