I want to make it clear that my 2-star review is a review of the book, not the project. I love the idea, and I was happy to donate $20 to the cause of ending malaria. I also respect the authors for giving their time to the project.As a book, though, this just felt like a collection of very short blog posts, most of which I didn't get much out of. Part of the problem is likely that I've read many of these authors broader works, so I know their usual talking points. The collection just felt rushed and disjointed, though, and if I'd paid for this simply as a book (and not a charitable project), I'd be very disappointed. First of all the book is worth buying just because it's basically giving money to the End Malaria campaign and you get something in return.Each essay focuses on some aspect of creativity, risk, motivation, work etc. and it's nice to see so many variations on the theme. Some of it is recycling of previous blogs or books, but for the price and the cause it's a nice set to compile. It does require you to like the kind of mindset the collective of authors is going for.
What do You think about End Malaria (2000)?
Lots of quick ideas on personal achievement, goal setting, productivity and being better.
—cody
Great book filled with insights from a lot of successful folks.
—Joy
Great cause, nice sound bites of some of my favorite authors!
—nick
