Hearts on Fire: Stories of Today's Visionaries Igniting Idealism into Action
“Attention must be paid to these lives and these stories. In Jill Iscol’s capable hands, their stories offer us hope—just when we need it.”—Brian Williams, NBC News “What inspiring stories of people who have made meaningful lives through service and sacrifice—one person at a time. These are our world leaders!”—Richard Gere “Hearts on Fireis one of the most inspiring books I’ve read.”—Tina Brown, editor-in-chief, The Daily Beast andNewsweek “Clear and compelling . . . I know you will be inspired by the visionaries inHearts on Fire.”—President Bill Clinton “A powerful call to action for each of us to marry passion with purpose and act boldly in the quest for a more just and sustainable world.”—Cheryl Dorsey, president of Echoing Green “Powerful and eloquent,Hearts on Fireis a passionate and infectious invitation to get involved and help make the world a better place.”—Henry Louis Gates Jr., Alphonse Fletcher University Professor at Harvard University “A beautifully appointed treasure box filled with inspiration and possibility. You cannot read this book without wanting to do more.”—Jacqueline Novogratz, founder and CEO of Acumen Fund “A desperately needed antidote for those discouraged by the dysfunctional politics that have left so many on our planet vulnerable and voiceless.”—Billy Shore, founder and executive director of Share Our Strength “Hearts on Firereminds us that we need to dream again, inspire again, and act again.”—Wes Moore,New York Timesbestselling author ofThe Other Wes Moore “Vivid, down-to-earth, and well-told,Hearts on Firewill comfort and inspire anybody trying to do a little bit to make this world a more connected and compassionate place.”—Ethan Nichtern, founder of The InterDependence Project, and author ofOne City: A Declaration of Interdependence