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The Giving Challenge: 40 Days to a More Generous Life
The Giving Challenge will show you how you can make a difference,
without a lot of time or money. In the process, you'll learn to lead a richer life.
- Harvey McKinnon, co-author, The Power of Giving
A simple challenge for a richer life
What began as a New Year's resolution, a challenge to give a daily gift for a month, thrust Stephanie into an adventure--from befriending a crying stranger at the airport to giving away a pencil collection she started as a child.
One month turned into 500 days, and five years later Stephanie's daily giving is a way of life, changing her in ways she never imagined.
The Giving Challenge inspires you to focus on others for forty days. What you'll discover will surprise you and delight others!
Stephanie shares some of her favorite gifts and stories from her journey, including stories from people like you, who dared to dream about the power of giving, and put their dreams into action.
without a lot of time or money. In the process, you'll learn to lead a richer life.
- Harvey McKinnon, co-author, The Power of Giving
A simple challenge for a richer life
What began as a New Year's resolution, a challenge to give a daily gift for a month, thrust Stephanie into an adventure--from befriending a crying stranger at the airport to giving away a pencil collection she started as a child.
One month turned into 500 days, and five years later Stephanie's daily giving is a way of life, changing her in ways she never imagined.
The Giving Challenge inspires you to focus on others for forty days. What you'll discover will surprise you and delight others!
Stephanie shares some of her favorite gifts and stories from her journey, including stories from people like you, who dared to dream about the power of giving, and put their dreams into action.
124 pages, Paperback
Published December 16, 2016
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January 5, 2017
Everyone should own this book! I am very inspired by this book to lead a more generous and kind lifestyle! I can't wait to gift this book to family and friends.
January 20, 2017
This book, as Jones states in her introduction, isn't meant to be read in one sitting, though her stories are so compelling, you won't want to put down the book!
Jones tells the story of 40 specific "gives" that she experiences over the course of a year. Each story is short and inspiring, and she closes them with a challenge to the reader: to find a similar way to give.
What I appreciated the most was the variety of stories Jones chose to share. The gifts she gave were vast and different: notes, smiles, donations, time, money, presents, and secretive. She introduced me to many charities and nonprofit organizations doing amazing things for others, and she touts the accomplishments of several worthwhile entrepreneurs.
I recommend this book to be read during a 40-day period, or perhaps even one day a week over 40 weeks, and with your family. See how it inspires you to be creative in serving others!
I received an ARC of this book. In exchange, I wrote my honest review.
Jones tells the story of 40 specific "gives" that she experiences over the course of a year. Each story is short and inspiring, and she closes them with a challenge to the reader: to find a similar way to give.
What I appreciated the most was the variety of stories Jones chose to share. The gifts she gave were vast and different: notes, smiles, donations, time, money, presents, and secretive. She introduced me to many charities and nonprofit organizations doing amazing things for others, and she touts the accomplishments of several worthwhile entrepreneurs.
I recommend this book to be read during a 40-day period, or perhaps even one day a week over 40 weeks, and with your family. See how it inspires you to be creative in serving others!
I received an ARC of this book. In exchange, I wrote my honest review.
January 28, 2017
The Giving Challenge by Stephanie L. Jones is like a breath of fresh perspective. It challenges you to veer off the beaten path of self interest and look outward. Through touching stories of real life examples, this delightful book walks you through practical and simple ways to give without having to spend a lot of money or time. The happiness found in taking this challenge is catching. The author's generous heart truly comes through these pages. I recommend this book to anyone and everyone looking for ways to infuse happiness into the lives of others, and in return, their own.
July 27, 2017
In my opinion, a must read for everyone. The compassion shown through these mini stories are so inspiring and easy to consume. Put this one on your list! Better yet use it in a group study or book club!
January 23, 2018
What an exceptional book! If you're looking for a wide variety of ways to give to others, look no further. I read one a day for 40 days and it's helping me be more conscious of developing a giving heart. I highly recommend reading this book!
January 5, 2018
Such an inspiration! I highly recommend this for anyone looking for ways to give!
January 28, 2022
I love how Stephanie shared real life giving that I could relate to and placed it with scripture to show how God can use us when we don't expect it.
January 18, 2017
As I am trying to learn to have a giving heart as a college student this book opened my mind to see that giving can be unlimited. I thoroughly learned a lot about what it takes to be a giver and how easy it can be and it doesn't always have to include money. Every story I read touched me in a different way and then I immediately thought of a way I could give in that aspect. The title of this book explains the book well; you will be challenged to have a giving mindset and change the way you live.
Two quotes I found that I want to live by and strive to let change my life and share with others are found in Stephanie's book!
"Giving will change your life, just like it did mine."
"I believe it isn't the gift that matters or the person who gave the gift, it is the impact that gift has on another person's live. Whether big or small It will almost always make a difference."
Two quotes I found that I want to live by and strive to let change my life and share with others are found in Stephanie's book!
"Giving will change your life, just like it did mine."
"I believe it isn't the gift that matters or the person who gave the gift, it is the impact that gift has on another person's live. Whether big or small It will almost always make a difference."
October 23, 2022
Lovely. Sentimental. Heart warming.
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June 27, 2017This is a great and practical guide on ways that we can all be more generous. From the simple to the complex, there are plenty of ways we can all be better givers. I'm so thankful for Stephanie's heart and collection of stories that encourage us all to be more generous. In a world that is so often 'dog eat dog', this book is a breath of fresh air.
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