Name: Do Something for Nothing: Seeing Beneath the Surface of Homelessness, Through the Simple Act of a Haircut, Paperback/Joshua Coombes
Brand: Akashic Books
Price: 166.99 RON
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Through the simple act of a haircut, readers are taken on a geographical and emotional journey into the lives of humans experiencing homelessness in different cities across the world. In this uplifting book, Coombes deftly illustrates how reaching out and listening can break down barriers in an often indifferent world. -- Booklist Such a simple gesture boosts someone's mood, what they think of themselves--and what society thinks of them. And while the haircuts are of value, it is Coombes' interest, caring and friendship that are of greater value. -- A Bookworm's World Coombes is a hairdresser, and he believes that small acts of love can make a big impact. -- Morgan Freeman , in The Story of Us Joshua's stories show the power that empathy and compassion have to turn a common, everyday act into something transformative. They are the revelations of connection. -- Michael Sheen , actor and activist A simple, big-hearted, and world-shaking idea. -- Nick Cave , singer, songwriter The most vulnerable among us deserve our empathy, compassion, and advocacy. In leading by example, Joshua Coombes is both thought-provoking and inspiring, making us each ask what more we might do to better see and care for our communities. Joshua's work has always struck a chord with me, and I'm certain this book will strike a chord in the hearts of readers everywhere. -- Sophia Bush , actor and activist Joshua Coombes takes a simple concept--giving free haircuts to homeless people--and turns it into an sp