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Stone Soup for the World: Life-Changing Stories of Everyday Heroes [Paperback]

Marianne Larned (Author)


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November 19, 2002
The handbook for humanitarians, completely revised and updated with 5 new stories

Stone Soup for the World is a blueprint for building a better world. Its heroes are legendary people and ordinary folks who, by conviction, imagination, innovation, persistence, frequently hard work, and not infrequently moral or physical courage, have lifted their neighbors and their communities. They challenge each of us to respond in kind.” —Walter Cronkite, from the Introduction

“The inspiring stories featured in this book are wonderful testaments to the ideals of good citizenship. Citizen service reflects one of the most basic convictions of our democracy: that we are all responsible for one another.” —Former president Bill Clinton

Stone Soup for the World tells many inspiring stories and reinforces a favorite quote of mine, ‘From now on in America any definition of a successful life must include service to others.’” —Former president George Bush

“My father used to say that one person could make a difference and each of us should try. This book tells the stories of people who have made that difference, and they are an inspiration to us all.” —Caroline Kennedy

“Wonderful . . . Young and old alike will be inspired by the hundreds of ideas for how we can help our children, our schools, our communities, and our country to be the best we can be.” —Retired General Colin Powell, Founding Chairman of America’s Promise—The Alliance for Youth

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The founding director of the Stone Soup Leadership Institute, Larned describes this book as "a collection of one hundred stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary things." The stories are told by individuals who are either well known themselves (Jimmy Carter, Steven Spielberg, Nelson Mandela) or are affiliated with organizations devoted to improving the world by bettering people's lives. They describe generally unsung heroes who influenced the tellers by making extremely positive contributions to society, usually with little if any public recognition. In addition to providing uplifting reading, the book offers realistic ways for readers to join volunteer efforts by listing appropriate organizations and their address and web site at the end of each piece. There should be something here to motivate even the most diehard couch potato to take part in improving our world by becoming involved with a worthwhile group, even if only by mouse-clicking and making a monetary donation. Recommended for all public libraries. Mary Prokop, Savannah Country Day Prep. Sch., GA
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About the Author

MARIANNE LARNED is founding director of the Stone Soup Leadership Institute, a national nonprofit education organization committed to helping young people build a better world. She lives in the San Francisco Bay area.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 432 pages
  • Publisher: Three Rivers Press; Updated edition (November 19, 2002)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0609809695
  • ISBN-13: 978-0609809693
  • Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 6.1 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #758,730 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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