{"product_id":"9780547524689_the-call-of-service","title":"The Call Of Service","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn this book, Coles explores the concept of idealism and why it necessary to the individual and society.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat are the satisfactions—and the hazards—of a life dedicated to others?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKinds of Service:\u003c\/b\u003e From social and political struggle in the Civil Rights movement to quiet personal gestures, Coles provides a rich taxonomy of what it means to help.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePsychology of Altruism:\u003c\/b\u003e A compassionate look at the motivations that drive us, drawing on decades of work as a psychiatrist and insights from figures like Anna Freud and Dorothy Day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMoral and Personal Satisfactions:\u003c\/b\u003e An exploration of the profound sense of purpose, personal affirmation, and moral clarity that can come from a life of service.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHazards of Helping:\u003c\/b\u003e An honest examination of the emotional toll of volunteer work, including weariness, cynicism, and the reality of burnout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Robert Coles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47006987485333,"sku":"9780547524689","price":18.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/x750_6ee31cf5-5cb4-4e61-8c5f-5fc26e2d56c8.jpg?v=1776992616","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780547524689_the-call-of-service","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}