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Inspiring and Bestselling Biography Ser.: Promise of a Pencil : How an Ordinary Person Can Create Extraordinary Change by Adam Braun (2014, Hardcover)

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ISBN-101476730628
ISBN-139781476730622
eBay Product ID (ePID)150646712

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Number of Pages272 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NamePromise of a Pencil : How an Ordinary Person Can Create Extraordinary Change
SubjectPolitical Process / General, Motivational, General, Public Policy / Social Services & Welfare, Nonprofit Organizations & Charities / General, Organizations & Institutions
Publication Year2014
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaPolitical Science, Education, Business & Economics
AuthorAdam Braun
SeriesInspiring and Bestselling Biography Ser.
FormatHardcover

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Item Weight15.1 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in

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LCCN2014-000425
ReviewsAdam nails a truth we live by. The biggest difference between the person who lives their dream and the person who continues to dream is their decision to take the first step--even if the second step is unknown. Honest and entertaining. A great read., Adam Braun is a leader amongst an emerging generation of change makers who are proving that every person can be a force for positive change. His inspiring work is truly giving children around the world hope and the opportunity for a better future., A remarkably inspiring story that shares the essential lessons to creating a life of meaning, passion and purpose., Adamnails a truth we live by. The biggest difference between the person who livestheir dream and the person who continues to dream is their decision to take thefirst step--even if the second step is unknown. Honest and entertaining. Agreat read., Braun shares his story of how he started Pencils of Promise, what he learned from Wall Street that has helped him...how he's leveraged social networks to generate donations, and his best career advice., With relentless optimism and the idealism of a seasoned traveler, Adam Braun tells an incredibly personal story about his journey from student to philanthropist. What's so extraordinary about Braun's story is how he built a simple gesture of kindness - one pencil for one child --into a movement that has inspired and influenced a new generation of philanthropists and entrepreneurs. And he's just getting started., Adam's story is iconic and riveting. The Promise of a Pencil will inspire the next generation of social entrepreneurs and persuade readers to lead lives of purpose., A perfect step-by-step guide to building the life you've always wanted on your own terms. . . Start reading and don't put the book down until you're finished., An honest, compelling look at what it means to take the road less traveled and the rewards you will discover along the way. The Promise of a Pencil is a vivid, heartfelt account of the power of education and the ability of one person to impact the world., [Braun] skillfully weaves together his personal memoir and the professional challenges he faced... Informative and inspiring., "A playbook for aspiring social entrepreneurs, offering a vision for uniting business and philanthropy around a "for-purpose" mission powered by social media.", A vivid, heartfelt account of the power of education and the ability of one person to impact the world., Like his pioneering work with Pencils of Promise, Adam Braun's book is yet another gift to the world. He inspires readers to dream big and to believe in our ability to create positive change in the world, today. His lessons are memorable, accessible, and powerful. This is a must-read, and a must-re-read, and a must-keep-in-view-on-bookshelf kind of book., Adam Braun is one of the most charismatic, energetic, forward-thinking people in the world today. This book is a perfect step-by-step guide to building the life you've always wanted on your own terms. Pay attention to the details and apply them to your passions. Go now! Start reading and don't put the book down until you're finished., [Braun's] trailblazing 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 readers the tools to unlock their own extraordinary journey of self-discovery., Braun's lessons are memorable, accessible, and powerful. This is a must-read, and a must-re-read, and a must-keep-in-view-on-bookshelf kind of book., Braun combines his laid-back storytelling style with simple yet sage advice.... The Promise of a Pencil is engaging, instructive and inspiring reading for anyone who wants to change his or her life, change the world, or simply feel better about humanity., Braun combines his laid-back storytelling style with simple yet sage advice....The Promise of a Pencil is engaging, instructive and inspiring reading for anyone who wants to change his or her life, change the world, or simply feel better about humanity., [An] exuberant testimony to the power of idealism. . . Braun's story forcefully presents the advantages of silencing the head andlistening to the heart., Adam Braun has built a wonderful organization that provides education and a solid start to children around the world. His journey captured here should inspire others to similarly follow their hearts and passions in making the world a better place., Braun takes you on a mesmerizing round-the-world adventure, while sharing the concrete steps necessary to turn your own ideas into reality. He has his finger on the pulse of what's next and when he speaks you should be listening.
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Dewey Edition23
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal370.91724
SynopsisThe inspiring memoir of a man who traded a career to found Pencils of Promise, an organization that has built over 100 schools in the developing world, 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.
LC Classification NumberLC2605.B723 2014

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