The Courage of Children: My Life with the World's Poorest Kids

by Peter Dalglish

Book Overview

In 1984, Peter Dalglish was an articling student at Dalhousie University in Halifax, a son of affluence, ready to make a swift and sure entrance into the corporate boardroom. But when he saw a television report on the starving children of famine-stricken Ethiopia, he spearheaded an emergency airlift of food and medical supplies, accompanying the shipment on a Christmas Eve mercy flight.The Courage of Children is the powerful and transforming story...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0006385672
• ISBN13: 9780006385677
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.

Customer Reviews

A wake-up call to the Developed World!

Peter Dalglish is a visionary...there are no two ways about it. He has seen and experienced more in his lifetime than many of us ever will, and his story is one which every young person should read. He has touched the lives of children from war-torn North Africa to the corrupt shanty towns of Bangkok--and in each he has made a fundamental difference in those children's lives. His contribution to social development is as far-reaching as any of the great figures in international affairs that may spring to mind, except he has achieved it on a small-scale, personal level.I believe Mr. Dalglish has touched on a point that we should all take to heart: that those of us who have been fortunate enough to have the resources we do, have an OBLIGATION to give more to the lives of these impoverished children.I commend Mr. Dalglish and think his book a fantastic reflection of a distinguished career of service.

A riveting read written by an inspirational man..

I didn't expect to enjoy this book as much as I did; I was interested to read it after hearing Peter Dalgleish speak. He is a charismatic, brilliant speaker and this book is equally riveting. A lawyer by training, Dalgleish was heading for the big salary, the luxury life. The book charts how he turned himself around and ended up using his characteristic drive and energy to help some of the world's poorest children. It will make you question the values of western society and it will make you realise that with energy and a determination, many things are indeed possible.

A fantastic and extraordinary look at the life of street kid

This book is touching and encouraging on all levels. It teaches the true meaning of many things, touching on the soul and heart. Definetly a must read.

A touching and courageous story

Peter Dalgish's book is one of the fantastic I have ever read. It is an emotional and touching story, no matter how sad or heart wrenching. But it also lets us believe in freedom and truth. Read this books!