The Gift of Passionaries: Changing our World
Autor Barbara Metzleren Limba Engleză Paperback – 8 apr 2009
If you’ve ever asked yourself, “How can one person really make a difference?” The Gift of Passionaries Changing Our World will answer that question and demonstrate how any one person can change our world.
In this extraordinary book, you’ll learn how YOU can turn compassion into action as you read these true stories of everyday heroes, American social entrepreneurs, who provide leadership and inspiration to millions of volunteers. Discover the riveting passionary stories behind the genesis and growth of nonprofits like America’s Second Harvest and Food Banks, Samaritan’s Purse, Prison Fellowship, and Gifts in Kind International as well as corporate philanthropists and service groups exemplified by Kiwanis International and Rotary.
This book captures an unsung movement unique to American culture—to create a legacy, make a mark, leave the world better. Modern-day heroes show each of us how we can make a difference. You’ll meet real-life, everyday heroes from 8 to 80, like…
♥ Ken Behring…giving mobility to millions in need through Wheelchair Foundation
♥ Catherine Rohr…creating success for felons with Prison Entrepreneurship Program
♥ Chris Crane… giving a hand-up to the 3rd world poor with Opportunity International
♥ Pat Blum…flying sick kids for treatment for free with CAN: Corporate Angel Network
♥ Sports Passionaries including Stan Smith (Boys & Girls Clubs) & Lance Armstrong (Live Strong)
You will be touched, moved, and inspired—empowered with access to important facts, figures, and contact information of giving and volunteering which can encourage your active participation in positively changing our world.
In this extraordinary book, you’ll learn how YOU can turn compassion into action as you read these true stories of everyday heroes, American social entrepreneurs, who provide leadership and inspiration to millions of volunteers. Discover the riveting passionary stories behind the genesis and growth of nonprofits like America’s Second Harvest and Food Banks, Samaritan’s Purse, Prison Fellowship, and Gifts in Kind International as well as corporate philanthropists and service groups exemplified by Kiwanis International and Rotary.
This book captures an unsung movement unique to American culture—to create a legacy, make a mark, leave the world better. Modern-day heroes show each of us how we can make a difference. You’ll meet real-life, everyday heroes from 8 to 80, like…
♥ Ken Behring…giving mobility to millions in need through Wheelchair Foundation
♥ Catherine Rohr…creating success for felons with Prison Entrepreneurship Program
♥ Chris Crane… giving a hand-up to the 3rd world poor with Opportunity International
♥ Pat Blum…flying sick kids for treatment for free with CAN: Corporate Angel Network
♥ Sports Passionaries including Stan Smith (Boys & Girls Clubs) & Lance Armstrong (Live Strong)
You will be touched, moved, and inspired—empowered with access to important facts, figures, and contact information of giving and volunteering which can encourage your active participation in positively changing our world.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9780982177600
ISBN-10: 0982177607
Pagini: 238
Dimensiuni: 152 x 229 x 25 mm
Greutate: 0.45 kg
Ediția:1st Edition
Editura: Passionaries Press
Colecția Passionaries Press
ISBN-10: 0982177607
Pagini: 238
Dimensiuni: 152 x 229 x 25 mm
Greutate: 0.45 kg
Ediția:1st Edition
Editura: Passionaries Press
Colecția Passionaries Press
Recenzii
“Passionaries are AWESOME, BABY!” — Dick Vitale, ESPN Basketball Sports Announcer author, “Living A Dream”
“Passion is the fuel that powers truly great organizations. Don’t miss this important book that will inspire you to new heights of service to others.” — Rob Parker, Kiwanis International CEO
"We saw 'ginormous' in the dictionary. 'Passionary' should be next. It's where our hearts should be.” — Nicole Lapin, CNN Anchor
“These fascinating stories narrate the establishment of successful programs by people whose passion is empowered by research, strategy, skill and discipline.” —Dr. Akhtar Badshah, Microsoft Corporation Senior Director, Global Community Affairs
“Barbara Metzler has done it again! Read one or two of these moving stories each night and be inspired. These passionaries will renew your hope for the world!”
—Millard Fuller, Habitat for Humanity founder and 27-year president, Founder and President of The Fuller Center for Housing
"Here's a good book for soul nurture… Set this little gem up right next to your morning newspaper...and be reminded that there's an army of ordinary people doing extraordinary things to bring light in places of unthinkable darkness." — Peggy Wehmeyer, former ABC News correspondent, host and managing editor of The World Vision Report
“This book’s gift is the magic of passion which can ignite your heart to BE THE CHANGE.” Michelle Nunn, of HandsOn Network/Points of Light Institute Founder and President
“Exercise your soul and ignite your passion with this inspiring book. The Gift of Passionaries is sure to move you.” — Judi Sheppard Missett, Jazzercise International Founder and CEO
“Each of the profiles in this inspiring book is food for our hungry hearts. Savor the stories and share them with family and friends.” — Stan Curtis, USA Harvest founder & CEO
“These profiles reflect the real heart of Americans, including business and foundation leaders.” — Dr. Jack Templeton, President of Templeton Foundation
”Metzler has given us an inspiring and powerful collection of extra-ordinary forces at work in the hearts of good people. They teach us how sacrifice is turned to potential and deep meaning comes from giving. These stories push us to ask, “What can I do?” — Max De Pree, Herman Miller Chairman of, author of “Leadership is an Art
“After you have read The Gift of Passionaries, you will want to read it over and over again. It will inspire your soul.” —Lynne Twist, President, Soul of Money Institute and author “Soul of Money”, Co-founder: The Pachamama Alliance
“This book is a "gift" to anyone searching for role-models of compassion."
— U.S. Ambassador Tony P. Hall, Former US Ambassador to Rome, Congressman and Three Time Nobel Peace Prize Nominee
“This book is filled with profiles of passion and purpose. You won’t want to put it down.” —Janet Attwood, co-author of “The Passion Test”
“Passion is the fuel that powers truly great organizations. Don’t miss this important book that will inspire you to new heights of service to others.” — Rob Parker, Kiwanis International CEO
"We saw 'ginormous' in the dictionary. 'Passionary' should be next. It's where our hearts should be.” — Nicole Lapin, CNN Anchor
“These fascinating stories narrate the establishment of successful programs by people whose passion is empowered by research, strategy, skill and discipline.” —Dr. Akhtar Badshah, Microsoft Corporation Senior Director, Global Community Affairs
“Barbara Metzler has done it again! Read one or two of these moving stories each night and be inspired. These passionaries will renew your hope for the world!”
—Millard Fuller, Habitat for Humanity founder and 27-year president, Founder and President of The Fuller Center for Housing
"Here's a good book for soul nurture… Set this little gem up right next to your morning newspaper...and be reminded that there's an army of ordinary people doing extraordinary things to bring light in places of unthinkable darkness." — Peggy Wehmeyer, former ABC News correspondent, host and managing editor of The World Vision Report
“This book’s gift is the magic of passion which can ignite your heart to BE THE CHANGE.” Michelle Nunn, of HandsOn Network/Points of Light Institute Founder and President
“Exercise your soul and ignite your passion with this inspiring book. The Gift of Passionaries is sure to move you.” — Judi Sheppard Missett, Jazzercise International Founder and CEO
“Each of the profiles in this inspiring book is food for our hungry hearts. Savor the stories and share them with family and friends.” — Stan Curtis, USA Harvest founder & CEO
“These profiles reflect the real heart of Americans, including business and foundation leaders.” — Dr. Jack Templeton, President of Templeton Foundation
”Metzler has given us an inspiring and powerful collection of extra-ordinary forces at work in the hearts of good people. They teach us how sacrifice is turned to potential and deep meaning comes from giving. These stories push us to ask, “What can I do?” — Max De Pree, Herman Miller Chairman of, author of “Leadership is an Art
“After you have read The Gift of Passionaries, you will want to read it over and over again. It will inspire your soul.” —Lynne Twist, President, Soul of Money Institute and author “Soul of Money”, Co-founder: The Pachamama Alliance
“This book is a "gift" to anyone searching for role-models of compassion."
— U.S. Ambassador Tony P. Hall, Former US Ambassador to Rome, Congressman and Three Time Nobel Peace Prize Nominee
“This book is filled with profiles of passion and purpose. You won’t want to put it down.” —Janet Attwood, co-author of “The Passion Test”
Descriere
PASSIONARY: one inspired passionately through vision and compassion to actively change the world for the better; a passionate visionary; social entrepreneur; one who has started or helped build a nonprofit. These individuals transform their compassionate visions into positive actions and make a world of difference.
The Gift is a collection of true and riveting mini-biographies describing leaders of nonprofits who address social problems and change our world. Every nonprofit described is financially efficient, has made a material impact on society, and is volunteer friendly. Readers will learn about what sparked the original idea for each organization, discover the creative ways obstacles were overcome, and see the power of change rippling out to second and third "generations" of lives. Facts, figures, and contact information included may encourage readers to join the ranks of the millions of like-minded volunteers who helped build the organizations.
The Gift is a collection of true and riveting mini-biographies describing leaders of nonprofits who address social problems and change our world. Every nonprofit described is financially efficient, has made a material impact on society, and is volunteer friendly. Readers will learn about what sparked the original idea for each organization, discover the creative ways obstacles were overcome, and see the power of change rippling out to second and third "generations" of lives. Facts, figures, and contact information included may encourage readers to join the ranks of the millions of like-minded volunteers who helped build the organizations.