A Gringo in Peru
A Story of Compassion in Action
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Volunteer Work, Philanthropy & Charity, Biography & Memoir
| Author: | Jim Killon | ISBN: | 1230002314778 |
| Publisher: | Kobo Books | Publication: | May 10, 2018 |
| Imprint: | Language: | English |
| Author: | Jim Killon |
| ISBN: | 1230002314778 |
| Publisher: | Kobo Books |
| Publication: | May 10, 2018 |
| Imprint: | |
| Language: | English |
When Jim Killon visited Latin American countries and saw the destitution of and despair of the children and families, he knew there had to be a solution. In 2009, he sold his possessions, and came to Peru's Andean region where he created a non-profit organization, Changes for New Hope. The challenges were very real, the reults were heart warming. Read this book about one man's decision to find a life of purpose and compassion that made a difference in the lives of 1000s of poor children. Jim Killon is the recipient of the 2017 David Chow Humanitarian Award for his extraordinary efforts to influence change in the world. He shares how his own life and views about what is important has changed as a result of being among the people in Peru. His personal motto is "If you want to see the impossible accomplished, attempt the impossible." Read this book, feel the experience and become a hero too.
When Jim Killon visited Latin American countries and saw the destitution of and despair of the children and families, he knew there had to be a solution. In 2009, he sold his possessions, and came to Peru's Andean region where he created a non-profit organization, Changes for New Hope. The challenges were very real, the reults were heart warming. Read this book about one man's decision to find a life of purpose and compassion that made a difference in the lives of 1000s of poor children. Jim Killon is the recipient of the 2017 David Chow Humanitarian Award for his extraordinary efforts to influence change in the world. He shares how his own life and views about what is important has changed as a result of being among the people in Peru. His personal motto is "If you want to see the impossible accomplished, attempt the impossible." Read this book, feel the experience and become a hero too.
