Passionaries Turning Compassion into Action

PASSIONARY: one inspired passionately through vision and compassion to actively change the world for the better Have you ever asked yourself, "How can one personreallymake a difference?" Passionariesanswers that question with vivid, true stories of extraordinary social entrepreneurs turning their passions into actionand surprisingly shows how one person can change our world. This book captures an unsung movement unique to American cultureto create a legacy, make a mark, leave the world better. These modern-day heroes show each of us how we can do it too. Passionaries'thirty-five profiles describe leaders of volunteer organizations that are significantly impacting millions of lives. Each story chronicles the personal inspiration behind the organization, the obstacles its creator had to overcome, and lives that have been touched or changed.The success of these heroes is shared with more than twenty million mini-passionary volunteers who donate millions of hours annuallyand also create ripples of vision and change. Readers will be touched, moved, and inspired. They will have access to important facts, figures, and contact information, which can encourage their active participation. Often inspired by no more than an impulse or idea, many of these passionaries have been content to work in anonymity. Consider Jimmy Murray, the former general manager of the Eagles football team who, through unusual circumstances, foundedThe Ronald McDonald Houses.Discover the stories behind the creation of non-profits such asMake-A-Wish, Second Harvest, Habitat for Humanity, USA Harvest,Mercy Ships,Teach for America,andGifts in Kind International.Enjoy profiles on personalities you'll readily recognize such as Paul Newman with Newman's Own/Make A Difference Day, Betty Ford, Chuck Colson, Dr. Laura Schlesinger, and actors Hugh O'Brien and Gary Sinise.Metzler, Barbara R. is the author of 'Passionaries Turning Compassion into Action', published 2006 under ISBN 9781599471051 and ISBN 1599471051.