Beyond the American Dream - Softcover

Fuller, Millard

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1573125636 ISBN 13: 9781573125635

Publisher: Smyth & Helwys Publishing, Incorporated, 2010

Synopsis

Millard Fuller was the author of eleven books and awarded more than a dozen honorary doctorate degrees. He was a millionaire before age thirty and gave away his entire fortune before he was forty. He was a lawyer, a friend to presidents and world leaders, and an advocate for the poor. He was a husband, father, and grandfather. He was a tall, skinny kid with big ears from Lanett, Alabama. He was founder of Habitat for Humanity and the Fuller Center for Housing, both movements organized to eliminate substandard housing worldwide. Because of his unfailing vision and tenacity, Millard was responsible for sheltering more than a million people who had been living in poverty. When Millard left business at age thirty and turned his life in a new direction, he began writing an autobiography. He kept a journal in his desk and wrote in detail about his business and law ventures. In 1968, Millard finished the story of his journey from pauper to millionaire to home builder. In 1970, a publisher offered to consider the book “at a later time,” and the manuscript was packed away. His wife, Linda, occasionally would ask him about getting it published, but Millard would reply, “Not now. I’m too busy.” This is that story.

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About the Author:

Millard Fuller was the founder and president of Habitat for Humanity for 29 years prior to founding The Fuller Center for Housing in 2005. Fuller’s business expertise and entrepreneurial drive made him a millionaire by age 29. Then, after a re-dedication of his life to family and to following God’s path, Fuller and his wife, Linda, decided to sell their possessions and give their money to the poor. Following mission work in Africa, the Fullers founded Habitat for Humanity in Americus, Georgia, in 1976. Beyond the American Dream is the first of eleven books that Fuller wrote during his lifetime. He received numerous awards, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom, America’s highest civilian award, and more than fifty honorary doctorate degrees for his outstanding leadership toward meeting the goal of eliminating poverty housing worldwide.

Review:

A millionaire at twenty-nine years of age, Millard Fuller was chasing a rabbit that most of us love to chase. He caught it, realized it wasn't real, and chose to give himself to what is real. He actually believed that if he sought God's kingdom and his righteousness first, then other things would take care of themselves! --Tony Campolo, Best-selling Author, Professor Emeritus of Sociology at Eastern University

We come into this life with nothing, and we leave with nothing...all we ever keep is what we give away. Millard Fuller gave himself away to others. He and his wife, Linda, answered the call and paid it forward tenfold. They made a vital decision...not to be spectators, but to be a movers and shakers for their God....no standing on the sidelines. They believed that the greatest danger is not impulsiveness, but inaction. My life has been enriched by their presence and gift of friendship. Beyond the American Dream captivates and inspires...and reminds us all that Millard Fuller's can-do, action-packed personality has changed the course of history-- and elevated, enhanced, and improved the lives of over 300,000 grateful families. --Bonnie McElveen-Hunter, Former US Ambassador to Finland, President of Pace Communications

With a smile on his face, a twinkle in his eyes, and a hammer in his hand, Millard Fuller brought enthusiasm to building affordable housing for those in need. His energy was contagious and his motivational skills were un-bounding. As you read about this remarkable man and his wife, Linda, be inspired to share in their dream and share in the vision. --Deem Day Sanders, Chairman of the Board, Cecil B. Day Investment Company

About this edition

• Publisher: Smyth & Helwys Publishing, Incorporated
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1573125636
• ISBN 13: 9781573125635
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 272