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Unselfish

A BOOK celebrating stories of people going against the grain and helping their fellow man.

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Unselfish

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Unselfish

Unselfish

Unselfish

A BOOK celebrating stories of people going against the grain and helping their fellow man.

A BOOK celebrating stories of people going against the grain and helping their fellow man.

A BOOK celebrating stories of people going against the grain and helping their fellow man.

A BOOK celebrating stories of people going against the grain and helping their fellow man.

Unselfish Stories, LLC
Unselfish Stories, LLC
Unselfish Stories, LLC
Unselfish Stories, LLC
1 Campaign |
Logan, United States
$14,110 USD 27 backers
9% of $150,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

The Book:
"Unselfish - Love thy Neighbor As Thy Selfie"

Everyone is trying to get noticed. Selfies are taking over the internet. Selfish behavior seems to be at an all-time high. But there are people who do Unselfish things everyday. Acts of kindness that no one notices. Extraordinary sacrifices that don't go viral. This book celebrates just a few of the unsung stories of regular people and celebrities alike going against the grain and helping their fellow man. "Unselfish" will reignite your faith in humanity and may just inspire you to "love thy neighbor as thy selfie".  

"Unselfish" contains 99 stories of people who have been unselfish, along with full-color photos to accompany each story.


WHY NOW?...and The Impact

On May 5, 2015 (just a few days before Mother's Day), an already highly publicized book with the opposite title, "Selfish", will release in bookstores and online worldwide.  We feel there needs to be a counterbalance.  Our goal is to release "Unselfish" the same day - May 5, 2015.

This is not a campaign or a book against any individual or group of individuals.  It is a book and a campaign against the growing culture of selfishness.  And most importantly, it is a celebration of individuals who have looked beyond themselves to help their fellow man.  It is their stories that need to be told - stories of service and unselfishness.

As you read the stories of unselfish acts, and view the pictures that accompany each story, you will be uplifted and inspired.  

Most of the money raised from this campaign will go towards marketing of the book.  The printing costs have been covered for the first print run, so the book will be published.  (Those who contribute will receive their books).  However, in order to spread the unselfish message and provide the opposite view to the book "Selfish", being published the same day, we need to get the word out!  This requires advertising dollars and a marketing team.  

Why IndieGoGo and Why $150,000?

$150,000 would make this the most funded book in the history of IndieGoGo.  Our goal is not to set a record, however.  It is to  publish a book to inspire others, and send a message at the same time - a message that you and I prefer Unselfishness over Selfishness in society.  

We also want to make sure that the stories reach as many people as possible. That's where you and your friends come in.  Please spread the message about this campaign.  We know with your help we can reach this goal.  Let's work together to see Unselfishness triumph over Selfishness!  Help the stories be told across the world!
 (You get a free-copy when you donate to this campaign at the $20.00 perk level and above.)

Risks & Challenges

The stories and photos have been collected.  The book is going to the printer this week.  This project is moving forward. 

The risks would be:

  • Technical glitches.  For the electronic formats, there is always the possibility of technical glitches.  We will address them quickly should they arise, which is unlikely.
  • Printer delays.  This is always possible with any publication.  Our goal is to release this book on May 5, 2015, and at this point everything is on track for that date.
Perhaps the greatest challenge we foresee is that so many people, looking for an alternative to Selfish, will buy "Unselfish"  and the printer won't be able to keep up!


Other Ways You Can Help

If you feel like us and want to see more stories of unselfishness in our society, then help spread the word.  Join the #UnselfishStories movement.  Share this IndieGoGo campaign.  Like our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/unselfishstories).  Share it with your friends.  The UnselfishStories Movement is growing!

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JOIN THE UNSELFISH MOVEMENT

$5 USD
You just want to see this book get published, and help provide a counterbalance to the growing selfish culture. You can say you helped start the Unselfish Movement! Thank you!
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DIGITAL EDITION

$20 USD
EBook edition of "Unselfish - Love Thy Neighbor As Thy Selfie". No Selfies included!
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PRINT EDITION (USA CUSTOMERS)

$25 USD
HARDCOVER print edition of "Unselfish - Love Thy Neighbor As Thy Selfie". This book does not contain any selfies! USA Customers Only (Free Shipping). (*International Shipping Option - See $55 Perk Level)
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PRINT & DIGITAL EDITION (USA)

$40 USD
Both E-BOOK edition and HARDCOVER Print edition of "Unselfish - Love Thy Neighbor As Thy Selfie". As with the other perks, there are no selfies included! USA Customers only (Free Shipping). (*International Shipping Option - See $70 Perk Level)
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PERSONAL AND GIFT (USA)

$45 USD
Get a Print edition for yourself, and one for that person in your life who has been unselfish to you. 2 PRINT COPIES, so you can hand deliver the gift copy to your special friend and say, "Thank you". US Customers only. International Shipping Option See $105 Perk Level.
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PRINT EDITION (INTERNATIONAL)

$55 USD
HARDCOVER print edition of "Unselfish - Love Thy Neighbor As Thy Selfie". This book does not contain any selfies! International Customers Only (Free Shipping). (*USA Shipping Option - See $25 Perk Level)
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PRINT/ DIGITAL (INTERNATIONAL)

$70 USD
Both E-BOOK edition and HARDCOVER Print edition of "Unselfish - Love Thy Neighbor As Thy Selfie". As with the other perks, there are no selfies included! International Customers only (Free Shipping). (*USA Shipping Option - See $40 Perk Level)
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THANK YOU PACK

$250 USD
CORPORATE / THANK YOU PACK: TEN (10) HARDCOVER EDITIONS plus up to TEN (10) DIGITAL EDITIONS. Give your employees, a group, or any others you'd like to thank, this inspirational gift, while at the same time spreading the Unselfish Movement. (USA Only) (Free Shipping).
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