did-you-know? rent-now

Amazon no longer offers textbook rentals. We do!

A School for My Village

9780143119128

A School for My Village

  • ISBN 13:

    9780143119128

  • ISBN 10:

    0143119125

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 04/26/2011
  • Publisher: Penguin Group USA
Sorry, this item is currently unavailable.

List Price $17.00 Save $0.59

New $16.41

This is a hard-to-find title. We are making every effort to obtain this item, but do not guarantee stock.

We Buy This Book Back We Buy This Book Back!

Included with your book

Free Shipping On Every Order Free Shipping On Every Order

Note: Supplemental materials are not guaranteed with Rental or Used book purchases.

Extend or Purchase Your Rental at Any Time

Need to keep your rental past your due date? At any time before your due date you can extend or purchase your rental through your account.

Summary

"An inspiring account of turning tragedy into hope for others." -President Jimmy Carter Can one person really make a difference in the world? Twesigye Jackson Kaguri overcame tremendous odds as he followed his dream to build a school for AIDS orphans in his village in Uganda. This is his unforgettable story. Growing up on his family's small farm, Kaguri worked many hours each day for his taskmaster father, though he was lucky his parents were able to send him to school. Kaguri eventually became a visiting scholar at Columbia University. Returning to his home years later, he was overwhelmed by the plight of AIDS orphans and vowed to build them a tuition-free school. A School for My Villageweaves together tales from Kaguri's youth and his inspiring account of building the school and changing the lives of many children.

Table of Contents

Read more