{"product_id":"9781553658412","title":"A Year of Living Generously","description":"\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Year of Living Generously\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e follows award-winning journalist \u003cstrong\u003eLawrence Scanlan\u003c\/strong\u003e as he volunteers with 12 different charities, among them well-known institutions \u003cem\u003eHabitat for Humanity\u003c\/em\u003e, the \u003cem\u003eSt. Vincent de Paul Society\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eCanadian Crossroads\u003c\/em\u003e.\r\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing from first-hand experiences -- serving in a soup kitchen at \"Vinnie's,\" the \u003cem\u003eSt. Vincent de Paul\u003c\/em\u003e drop-in centre in Kingston, ON, to building houses for \u003cem\u003eHabitat for Humanity\u003c\/em\u003e in post-Katrina New Orleans, to teaching at a women's radio station in Senegal for \u003cem\u003eCanadian Crossroads\u003c\/em\u003e -- Scanlan tests the ideas and theories on global aid and charity and makes a compelling case for greater commitment and real connection, in the form of on-the-ground volunteer work, from us all.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is an engaging yet informative primer for today's volunteers, young and old, who are looking to make a meaningful contribution.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lawrence Scanlan (CA)","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback Trade paperback (US)","offer_id":43692430032963,"sku":"9781553658412","price":19.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/3523\/2323\/files\/BNCImageAPI_7618d9ce-7014-44df-93c9-ff496ed17b64.jpg?v=1787175551","url":"https:\/\/thebookshop613.ca\/products\/9781553658412","provider":"The Bookshop 613","version":"1.0","type":"link"}