KaBOOM! A Movement to Save Play |
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Author:
| Hammond, Darell |
Foreword by:
| Brown, Stuart L. |
ISBN: | 978-1-60961-924-4 |
Publication Date: | Sep 2012 |
Publisher: | Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale
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Imprint: | Rodale Books |
Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $14.99 |
Book Description:
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This
New York Times bestseller is a powerfully moving story of a man from humble beginnings, who identified a tragic problem and figured out how to address it on a national scale.
KaBoom chronicles Darell Hammond's amazing journey from a childhood spent living in a group home in Illinois to becoming the founder and CEO of KaBOOM!, one of the most successful nonprofit organizations in the United States. KaBOOM! has raised almost $200 million, directly built...
More DescriptionThis New York Times bestseller is a powerfully moving story of a man from humble beginnings, who identified a tragic problem and figured out how to address it on a national scale.
KaBoom chronicles Darell Hammond's amazing journey from a childhood spent living in a group home in Illinois to becoming the founder and CEO of KaBOOM!, one of the most successful nonprofit organizations in the United States. KaBOOM! has raised almost $200 million, directly built 1,743 playgrounds with a million volunteers, and has touched the lives of countless children and families. More than just a memoir, KaBoom is a call to action that will inspire readers by challenging them to rethink traditional notions of community and social change.