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I Like Giving: The Transforming Power of a Generous Life Paperback – February 18, 2014

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Rich with inspiring stories and practical suggestions, I Like Giving will help you create a lifestyle of generosity.
 
Choosing to live a generous life can transform you and the world around you. Something incredible happens when giving becomes your own idea, not something you do out of duty or obligation. When you move from awareness to action, miracles happen. As you make giving a lifestyle, you’ll realize you’re not only loving life more, you’re also creating a more generous world— a better world for all of us.

Inside you’ll find tips about:
• Thinking of giving as something you get to do, not something you have to do.
• How to raise kids with a sensitivity to others’ needs.
• Making a difference without being a millionaire. 
• Practical ideas for ways to give to people around you every day.

I Like Giving shows you how to experience the joy of giving because we all have something to give. Beyond money or things, giving can be a listening ear, a touch, or simply the gift of time. Giving is living.
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The core message of this simple yet quite moving book is twofold: first, giving can be a joyous thing, and, second, giving generously can change the world, one gift at a time. Appropriately, the story here begins with a mysterious Thanksgiving turkey given anonymously to someone in need. Several chapters discuss the scientific benefits of giving—what happens when we give—which strongly suggest that it is more satisfying to give than receive. Giving to others, these studies indicate, makes us both happier and healthier. On the other hand, Formsma also acknowledges that sometimes giving can be “messy,” such as when people don’t respond the way we think they should: some might appear ungrateful; others may reject the offer outright. The solution, suggests Formsma, is to give with no strings attached. There is, he maintains, no “right” response. I Like Giving is full of stories—from the author as well as from people simply describing various small, random acts of generosity. Generosity, notes Formsma, usually has positive ripple effects, spreading out from individuals to families to the greater community. The word inspiring can often be overused, but here, it is most appropriate. A bighearted feel-good book for our times. --June Sawyers

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“Important and exciting! I Like Giving could be the beginning of a movement of generosity.”
MARK BATTERSON, author of The Circle Maker

“I Like Giving will light you up on the generosity dial.”
DAVE RAMSEY, host of The Dave Ramsey Show and New York Times best-selling author

“I Like Giving inspires us to explore giving that is full of cheer and joy. These stories have opened up our eyes to
see our daily interactions with people in a whole new way.”
DAVID and BARBARA GREEN, cofounders of Hobby Lobby

“I Like Giving is a beautifully written book with the right title, because people really do like giving. Brad Formsma
has an inspiring message, and his book should be on every kitchen table, like a daily vitamin for the soul.”
STEPHEN POST, best-selling author of Why Good Things Happen to Good People

“Brad’s understanding of generosity is a wake-up call for the giver inside us all.”
—MICHAEL JR., award-winning comedian

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ WaterBrook; Illustrated edition (February 18, 2014)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1601425759
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1601425751
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.14 x 0.61 x 8 inches
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Brad is the author of the best-selling book "I Like Giving: The Transforming Power of a Generous Life" and the Founder & President of I Like Giving, a movement which has inspired more than 100 million people in 170 countries to live generously. Brad is a speaker and teacher on generosity, he has studied this topic for nearly 15 years. Brad and the I Like Giving team partner alongside businesses and churches to bring a refreshing message of generosity, impacting people across the United States. His message equips leaders improving the health of their teams and churches around the country. Brad also facilitates custom family meetings to help families discuss generosity with every generation, so that their values and story live on. He has been invited to speak to groups all over the country, including Johns Hopkins University, PBS, Kaiser Institute for Health and Fox News. I Like Giving has been featured by organizations including National Geographic and The Today Show. Brad and his wife, Laura, have three children and live in Southern California.

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Customers find the book inspiring and motivating. They describe it as an easy, enjoyable read that complements other books. The premise encourages giving for the sake of giving and feeling good about helping others. Customers find it a great gift idea and mention it's an encouragement to live to give.

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Customers find the book inspiring with meaningful stories about being generous. They say it motivates them to be more intentional in their giving and look for opportunities to help others. The premise of the book is wonderful, and the everyday examples and anecdotes show how to make giving a part of life.

"...This book gave me a will to help others when I can and to look for chances to help, even if it's just a smile! This is a must read book!!!" Read more

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"This book is full of meaningful, true stories. It is rich with inspirational moments that make me want to give more in a variety of ways!" Read more

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Customers find the book easy to read and enjoyable. They say it complements other books well, is a great resource for learning how to give more generously, and is challenging and entertaining.

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"This book is a good read. I knew that I would enjoy this book. I first read it from the library, but enjoyed it so much that I bought it...." Read more

"...to give as much as I can so this book (and the website) is a good resource for me as I am able to find new and different ways that I have not done..." Read more

"...Short, easy read, which many can relate to. Faith-based book." Read more

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Customers find the book inspiring and encouraging. It teaches them to be generous with their time, attention, and talents. They say it's a discussion starter and a book you will find yourself gifting.

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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2014
    This book was such an inspiration to me. I think the quote that hit me the most was "I gave because it is the nature of Jesus Christ. He gave his life for us,so we have his DNA for giving". This book gave me a will to help others when I can and to look for chances to help, even if it's just a smile! This is a must read book!!!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2019
    I liked this book a lot. It has motivated me to be more intentional in my giving, but to also be grateful and feel good about helping others in any way I can.
  • Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2017
    This book is a good read. I knew that I would enjoy this book. I first read it from the library, but enjoyed it so much that I bought it. Plus I know that the money from the book purchase is going to healthy places. I personally love testimonies, so if you love reading and hearing testimonies then this book is for you. If you would like to make a change then this book is for you. If you have not read please buy or if they have it at your library please give it a chance. The purchase is worth the investment and worth your time.
  • Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2021
    This book is full of meaningful, true stories. It is rich with inspirational moments that make me want to give more in a variety of ways!
  • Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2014
    I have read several books about giving. Most of them state the need and provide the inspiration to begin giving. This book compliments those other books well. I already try to give as much as I can so this book (and the website) is a good resource for me as I am able to find new and different ways that I have not done or thought of before.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2014
    In a world that is focused on ME and MORE, it's refreshing to read about a practical way to approach life. As a father of three young children, I often think about what I want for them in life. I can think of nothing better than to reflect the light of God by taking what Jesus taught, simply put, just give. Giving time and money and letting go of pride and fear will help us move a step closer to fulfilling the golden rule. One of the hardest things to do is to become selfless and I think this book demonstrates how to take that first step. Let the giving journey begin...
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2022
    A truly transformational book
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  • Bramwell Foote
    3.0 out of 5 stars This was a very good read. If the stories are all authentic and ...
    Reviewed in Canada on June 25, 2015
    This was a very good read. If the stories are all authentic and I don't have any reason to believe otherwise. This is an excellent way to live and I think this is how God intended it to be.I will pass it on to my pastors, maybe they can use some of them as illustrations.

    Thanks!

    Bramwell
  • john
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 4, 2015
    excellent!!
  • Melissa Atkinson
    4.0 out of 5 stars great inspirational read
    Reviewed in Australia on September 19, 2015
    This simple yet powerful book, has reclaimed what I already knew to be true, that giving is both easy and essential to our Humaness. It highlights with simple stories, how effective you can be when giving a chance to others. It's a feel good book, just like you feel good when you give. A joy to read and thankfully highlights how easy it is to get started. I trust it will inspire you as much as it has for me.
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    4.0 out of 5 stars Great read
    Reviewed in Canada on December 14, 2017
    Excellent resource. Full of inspiring stories. Makes living a life of generosity a call for all
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