Product Description

An intimate journey down the road of giving, The Power of Generosity will strike a chord with all who want to fulfill a vital part of their humanity—the need to give.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1333191 in Books
• Published on: 2004-09-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 164 pages

Review
I hope this book will inspire people to act upon their good impulses. -- Alex Trebek, Host, Jeopardy!

I would never have thought that a book about generosity could yield such insight, anecdote, principle, and such riveting narrative. -- Stephen Lewis of UN Special Envoy for HIV/AIDS in Africa

From the Publisher
Dave Toycen, President and CEO of World Vision Canada, believes generosity can save lives—both the benefactor’s and the recipient’s. The act of giving without an ulterior motive inherently nurtures a need humans have for significance. The author has personally seen how philanthropy has built communities and aided in bringing social justice and peace to our troubled world. During three decades of traveling to the poorest and most desperate countries, Dave has seen and met individuals who have been freed by acts of generosity.

What is generosity? What motivates a person toward benevolence? The Power of Generosity is a practical guide to developing a spirit of generosity, providing thoughtful answers and encouragement for all those looking for ways to be more giving in their lives.

About the Author
Dave Toycen is the president and CEO of World Vision Canada. Under his leadership, this not-for-profit organization provides humanitarian aid and development programs to people in need around the world, and advocates for political change in countries that deny people, especially children and women, their basic human rights and the necessities of life.