The Rise of the Reluctant Innovator
'A book of hope, inspiration and a beacon of what's possible' -Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Nobel Peace Prize Winner'This  book's vivid, engaging stories - of ordinary people who have devoted their lives to solving problems and injustices they never expected to encounter - make a major contribution to understanding what social innovation is all about. This is an inspiring and essential read for everyone who cares about our flawed, messy, beautiful world and believes  in its myriad possibilities' -Hannah Bloch, Mission Projects Editor, National Geographic Magazine'The world’s most challenging problems are being taken on by people motivated by their personal passions, informed by their deep understanding of local realities and shaped by their frustration with inadequate solutions. Ken Banks and the other remarkable innovators here offer inspiration and insight into building practical solutions while calling into question established wisdom about social innovation. This is a must-read book for anyone who wants to solve problems with global implications through local knowledge and involvement' -Ethan Zuckerman, Director, Center for Civic Media at MIT'Why would anyone trade a life of comfort for the muddy boots of change-making? Ken Banks shows how global challenges trouble the waters of our conscience, and compel a new generation of innovators to action' -Andrew Zolli, Curator at PopTech