A Year of Living Generously
Author | : Lawrence Scanlan |
Publisher | : D & M Publishers |
Total Pages | : 362 |
Release | : 2010-05-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781553656173 |
ISBN-13 | : 1553656172 |
Rating | : 4/5 (73 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: A Year of Living Generously follows award-winning journalist Lawrence Scanlan as he volunteers with 12 different charities, among them well-known institutions Habitat for Humanity, the St. Vincent de Paul Society and Canadian Crossroads. Drawing from first-hand experiences - serving in a soup kitchen in Ontario, building houses in post-Katrina New Orleans and teaching at a women’s radio station in Senegal — Scanlan tests the ideas and theories on global aid and philanthropy and makes a compelling case for greater commitment and real connection from us all. The result is an engaging yet informative primer for today’s volunteers, young and old, who are looking to make a meaningful contribution.