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Stone Soup for the World: Life-Changing Stories of Everyday Heroes
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 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
“ 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 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
- GenresNonfictionInspirational
432 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1998
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June 26, 2018
I have been reading this book off and on for 20 years. I finally decided a few weeks ago to read one story a day. It lifted my spirits and reminded me that there is always something each of us can do to make this world a better place.
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October 2, 2009Most memorable story - Adagio in Sarajevo (the cellist of Sarajevo), pg. 248
March 21, 2021
A collection of stories of those who improve themselves, community and ultimately the world. Some great quotes included. Needs to be better edited.
September 24, 2009
Stories of good things accomplished by ordinary people mostly from cooperation with other. Not great.
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