Give the Best Away - The story of one of Britain's most generous philanthropists (Paperback, New edition)

Rosemary was born at the end of the Second World War. She grew up in a poor family in Clitheroe, struggling for survival in the era of ration books and austerity. But Rose was destined for something astonishing and inspiring, far beyond even her wildest dreams. John Lancaster, whom she married, left school without qualifications, clearly a loser. But he had an amazing ability to fix machines and invent things. He would go on to corner the market in conservatory roofing systems; his company became a world leader, floating on the stock market for GBP136 million. They were multi-millionaires. The pair, both committed Christians, set about giving away their astonishing fortune, starting with their employees. They set up the Lancaster Foundation, with Rose in charge, purchased an emergency plane for Mission Aviation Fellowship, and started the first village for destitute AIDS victims in South Africa. They did not give and walk away: Rose found herself rescuing children from the rubbish tips of Kenya. They have sponsored arts initiatives and major inner city regeneration projects in Manchester. They are one of Britain's generous philanthropists.

General

Imprint:	Monarch Books
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	May 2018
Authors:	Rosemary Lancaster
As told to:	Murray Watts
Dimensions:	198 x 130 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	256
Edition:	New edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-85721-815-5
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Biography & autobiography > Religious & spiritual Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social work > Charities & voluntary services Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Christianity > Christian life & practice > Personal Christian testimony & popular inspirational works Books > Biography > Religious & spiritual Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Christian life & practice > Personal Christian testimony & popular inspirational works Books > Christianity > Christian life & practice
LSN:	0-85721-815-8
Barcode:	9780857218155

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