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"In this uplifting book, Coombes deftly illustrates how reaching out and listening can break down barriers in an often indifferent world."--"Coombes is a hairdresser, and he believes that small acts of love can make a big impact." --, in The Story of Us"Joshua's stories show the power that empathy and compassion have to turn a common, everyday act into something transformative. They are the revelations of connection."--, actor and activist"A simple, big-hearted, and world-shaking idea."--Nick Cave, singer, songwriter"The most vulnerable among us deserve our empathy, compassion, and advocacy. In leading by example, Joshua Coombes is both thought-provoking and inspiring, making us each ask what more we might do to better see and care for our communities.
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JOSHUA COOMBES is a British hairstylist and founder of #DoSomethingForNothing - a movement encouraging people to connect their skills and time to those who need it. When Coombes launched the project in 2015, his intention was to positively impact people's lives by offering free haircuts to those experiencing homelessness. By posting transformative images on Instagram, his platform continues to grow as he amplifies the stories of many that go unheard. Coombes's mission caught the attention of media outlets in Europe and has rippled worldwide. Coverage includes appearing in National Geographic's new series The Story of Us with Morgan Freeman, released on Netflix internationally. Today, Coombes continues his efforts in new countries, humanizing this issue globally.
