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If The Poor Were Next Door: How moving to the poorest country in the world inspired a mission to transform charity
"He is always working out of an inspired mission to stretch our minds, hearts, and souls toward the poor." -Fred Smith, founder of The Gathering
For most of his life, the comfort of the American suburbs was all Gret Glyer knew. It wasn't until he abruptly quit his job and moved to Africa that he began questioning everything he had taken for granted.
He soon learned that his private school upbringing stood in stark contrast to that of his new neighbors who lived on $1 per day. The shocking level of poverty he was exposed to inspired a brand new model for charity that brings donors closer to the global poor.
If The Poor Were Next Door offers a radical shift in perspective through the riveting, and sometimes unbelievable, stories ignited by Glyer's eye-opening journey to the poorest country on the planet.
For most of his life, the comfort of the American suburbs was all Gret Glyer knew. It wasn't until he abruptly quit his job and moved to Africa that he began questioning everything he had taken for granted.
He soon learned that his private school upbringing stood in stark contrast to that of his new neighbors who lived on $1 per day. The shocking level of poverty he was exposed to inspired a brand new model for charity that brings donors closer to the global poor.
If The Poor Were Next Door offers a radical shift in perspective through the riveting, and sometimes unbelievable, stories ignited by Glyer's eye-opening journey to the poorest country on the planet.
150 pages, Paperback
Published July 13, 2019
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September 28, 2019
Gret believes in god. I absolutely don’t. However, after reading this book I absolutely believe it can bring value to others regardless of worldview for two reasons.
Firstly, because it’s incredibly important to see why people are moved and motivated to action, especially game changers like Gret (founder of DonorSee).
Secondly, the disparity of the global poor and the global 1% doesn’t get enough reflection and this book helps to contribute to that much needed conversation.
A must read for anyone.
Firstly, because it’s incredibly important to see why people are moved and motivated to action, especially game changers like Gret (founder of DonorSee).
Secondly, the disparity of the global poor and the global 1% doesn’t get enough reflection and this book helps to contribute to that much needed conversation.
A must read for anyone.
July 2, 2022
A short read but Gret challenges your perspective of who your neighbor is and how we, the globally ultra-privileged, can help the millions in need. He tells of his personal journey of discovery and his time in Malawi. His stories are fascinating but the bigger picture is compelling. Even after his tragic passing, his legacy lives on through the lives he has touched and his charity, DonorSee.
January 23, 2021
a wonderful record of personal accounts. a professional co-author or more involved editor may have helped this "very worthy book" become an "exceptional" book. as it is, the book left me wanting more.
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September 8, 2020Such a good blend of story, leadership principles, and challenging norms, comfort, and generosity levels - and channeling that into action. Please read this book.
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