40 Chances: Finding Hope in a Hungry World
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| Rating | : | 4.39 (904 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1451687877 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 464 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-03-04 |
| Language | : | English |
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It’s about reasons to hope and actions we can take. Beginning with his love for farming, we join him around the world as he seeks out new approaches to ease the suffering of so many. Buffett. 40 Chances “recounts Howard’s personal and professional experiences in surprisingly candid and colorful fashion…successfully blending personal stories with a tough look at the struggle to fight domestic food scarcity and world hunger…A satisfying read” (Publishers Weekly) that provides inspiration to transform each of our limited chances into opportunities to change the world.. Each of the 40 stories here provides a compelling look at the lessons Howard learned, ranging
Karen Hay Kenah said A Worthy Read. This book exceeded my expectations! It is one man's story of learning how charity can do more harm than good, and how he is working toward the goal of eradicating world hunger. It is thoughtful and very readable, full of the stories of how he learned his trade.. "Good writing about great work" according to Gerald L. Finkelstein. The author has been seriously involved in increasing food production and improving lives throughout the world. For those of us who have done aid work in underdeveloped nations, we admire and commend you!. Agriculture and world food security the big picture Very good book, looks at modern and international agriculture from a logical perspective. If things like world hunger, food security and new technology in ag are of interest to you, this is a must read.
Buffett considers himself a farmer first and foremost. In 40 chapters—constructed as elegant essays—Buffett describes his quest to make a difference in the world, which began well before his father established philanthropic foundations for his three children. From Publishers Weekly A son of legendary investor Warren Buffett (who provides the foreword), Howard G. B&w photos throughout. Here, he recounts his personal and professional experiences in surprisingly candid and colorful fashion. An accomplished photographer, Buffett hu