The riveting story of how a young man turned $25 into more than 200
schools around the world and the guiding steps anyone can take to
lead a successful and significant life.
Adam Braun began working summers at hedge funds when he was just
sixteen years old, sprinting down the path to a successful Wall
Street career. But while traveling he met a young boy begging on
the streets of India, who after being asked what he wanted most in
the world, simply answered, "A pencil." This small request led to a
staggering series of events that took Braun backpacking through
dozens of countries before eventually leaving one of the world's
most prestigious jobs to found Pencils of Promise, the organization
he started with just $25 that has since built more than 200 schools
around the world.
"The Promise of a Pencil" chronicles Braun's journey to find his
calling, as each chapter explains one clear step that every person
can take to turn your biggest ambitions into reality, even if you
start with as little as $25. His story takes readers behind the
scenes with business moguls and village chiefs, world-famous
celebrities and hometown heroes. Driven by compelling stories and
shareable insights, this is a vivid and inspiring book that will
give you the tools to make your own life a story worth telling.
"*All proceeds from this book will support Pencils of Promise."
General
Imprint: |
Scribner
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
February 2016 |
Authors: |
Adam Braun
|
Dimensions: |
212 x 138 x 17mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
251 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-4767-3063-9 |
Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
Education >
Schools >
General
|
LSN: |
1-4767-3063-6 |
Barcode: |
9781476730639 |
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