Our Better Angels…
Angels Book inspired by Habitat for Humanity’s work includes heartfelt foreword by former President Jimmy Carter. Book Review
OUR BETTER ANGELS: New book by Habitat for Humanity CEO presents “seven virtues that will change your life and the world” — Book Review
“No Human Is Limited!”
It’s a wonderful, epic and inspirational new cry for a better world. Coming out of Africa, its a call by the young and old of the world saying “we all can be champions.” No Human is Limited — Nothing is Impossible.
“Why would you put a limit on yourself when you don’t even know what your limit is?” – Abdi Nageeye.
And now we read the stirring headline: 34-Year-Old Proves No Human is Limited!
“Eliud Kipchoge proved No Human Is Limited when he became the first human in history to run a sub-two-hour marathon in the city of Vienna. Kipchoge ran the 42.195KM distance in a remarkable time of 1:59:40:2.
“The 34-year-old Kenyan’s landmark achievement began at 8:15AM CEST on the Reichsbrucke Bridge in Vienna.
On becoming the first ever person to run a marathon in under two hours, Eliud Kipchoge said:
“It’s a great feeling to make history in sport after Sir Roger Bannister. Bannister set the first sub-four-minute mile in 1954. I am the happiest man in the world to be the first human to run under two hours. And I can tell people that no human is limited. I expect more people all over the world to run under two hours after today.”
And the whole concept of “No Human Is Limited” is growing from the noble world of Sports to all positive Human endeavours.
And a new book is also spreading the word…
“Kindness, community, empowerment, joy, respect, generosity and service.”
These are the seven simple virtues that OUR BETTER ANGELS, a new book by Habitat for Humanity International CEO Jonathan Reckford. Who tells us we can change our lives and the world. The book, published by St. Martin’s Essentials, is based on stories Reckford has seen. And heard in his 14 years leading the world’s top housing nonprofit. [1]
The book was first inspired by an essay written by Jimmy Carter following Hurricane Harvey. The former president called on us to “seek out our better angels in turbulent times.”
President Carter provides a moving foreword to this book:
“Rosalynn and I have always believed in doing whatever we can. For as long as we can to help those around us and to change this world for the better,” President Carter wrote.
“One of the ways we’ve been able to do that most consistently has been through our involvement with Habitat for Humanity. This book is full of the kind of transformative stories that we’ve seen again and again. In our more than thirty-five years of building with them around the world.”
During his time as CEO of the leading global housing nonprofit, Reckford has seen firsthand how simple acts have the power to change lives around the world.
Reckford presents the seven virtues. And he shares uplifting stories to inspire hope and change within people and their communities. [2]
The stories in OUR BETTER ANGELS will resonate across a wide spectrum of readers. Those who are yearning for compassion and community in a time of division and divisiveness.
“We live in a world where so many are struggling with problems seen and unseen. In a world that is divided and disconnected, these virtues answer the question of what we owe each other,” Reckford explained in a press release.
“This book helps readers find their own better angels. And then go out to make their neighborhood, community or workplace a brighter place.”
Reckford’s proceeds from OUR BETTER ANGELS will go directly to Habitat for Humanity to support its work at home and around our world. [3]
The dark times can be lit up by this idea: “No Human Is Limited!”
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Praise for OUR BETTER ANGELS:
“OUR BETTER ANGELS brings to light the basic virtues of kindness, generosity, respect, empowerment, community, joy, and service that we all have within us. We are grateful to Jonathan Reckford for sharing such moving stories about transformation. And for showing how easy it is for all of us to choose to help and strengthen others, rather than to hurt and weaken them.
“This book is for Humanity: Read it whether you’re a kid, a grandparent, or anyone in between. It will spark an instant realization of how even the smallest acts of kindness or respect can fundamentally change someone’s path for the better.” – Drew and Jonathan Scott, The Property Brothers
“It has been our honor to work with Habitat for Humanity and see these seven virtues in practice.
“When we look outside of ourselves, we experience a glimpse of who we can be. Jonathan’s book reminds us to love one another. Amazing things happen when we do!” – Trisha Yearwood and Garth Brooks
[1] For more information or to purchase the book, visit habitat.org/betterangels.
[2] About Jonathan Reckford: “Jonathan Reckford has served as chief executive officer for Habitat for Humanity International since 2005. Under his leadership, the global housing organization has grown from serving 125,000 individuals per year to more than 8.7 million people in 2018 alone.
“A graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Reckford earned his MBA from Stanford and went on to managerial positions at various Fortune 500 companies. Reckford also served as executive pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church in Edina, Minnesota. In 2017, Reckford was named Influencer of the Year by The NonProfit Times.”
[3] About Habitat for Humanity: “Driven by the vision that everyone needs a decent place to live, Habitat for Humanity began in 1976 as a grassroots effort on a community farm in southern Georgia. The Christian housing organization has since grown to become a leading global nonprofit working in local communities across all 50 states in the U.S. and in more than 70 countries.
“Families and individuals in need of a hand up partner with Habitat for Humanity to build or improve a place they can call home.
Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage. Through financial support, volunteering or adding a voice to support affordable housing, everyone can help families. Help them achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. Through shelter, we empower. To learn more, visit habitat.org.”
Source: Habitat for Humanity International, PR Newswire, Civilized Bears
OUR BETTER ANGELS: No Human Is Limited – Seven Virtues that Will Change Your Life & Our World
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