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The Power of Half: One Family's Decision to Stop Taking and Start Giving Back
The Power of Half One Family's Decision to Stop Taking and Start Giving Back
Author: Kevin Salwen, Hannah Salwen
It all started when 14-year old Hannah Salwen, idealistic but troubled by a growing sense of injustice in the world, had a eureka moment when a homeless man in her neighborhood was juxtaposed against a glistening Mercedes coupe. "You know, Dad,? she said, pointing, ?If that man had a less nice car, that man there could have a meal....  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780547248066
ISBN-10: 0547248067
Publication Date: 2/10/2010
Pages: 256
Rating:
  • Currently 3.3/5 Stars.
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3.3 stars, based on 14 ratings
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
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4fabfelines avatar reviewed The Power of Half: One Family's Decision to Stop Taking and Start Giving Back on + 112 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
Now i know folks probobly have the whole arguement that these folks already have money so it is not a big deal, but the thin is: they did something. Whether they chose over seas or in country, they did something.
I really admire that.
In 1989 my husband and I felt that we needed to do Matt. 25: 35-40. We atarted taking in the homeless and drug addicts.. some people were changed some were not. But we got off our ass and did something.
I really admire this family and the un selfish attitude the children have. Thumbs up dad and mom. While i am reading this, i am thinking how can i do more.??
I loved Hannah's notes in this book, she has some real wisdom for a young soul. I loved this book, because of the realness of the whole thing. They are open and honest and hard on themselves too.
Good job folks.
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Helpful Score: 1
I thought that this book would inspire me, but it was more about the family encouraging you to be just like them. I couldn't get through the first half. I admire what they did and all, but the book about it wasn't all that interesting or inspiring.
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