Oct 2, 2018 · In the tradition of such bestselling books as Shoe Dog and Mountains Beyond Mountains, Thirst is a riveting account of how to build a better charity, a better business, a better life—and a gritty tale that proves it’s never too late to make a change.

Jul 19, 2022 · One night, Sanjay and his friend witness the "water mafia" stealing water from the community tap in a tanker truck, and Minni's world changes overnight. Sanjay and his friend must leave town for their own safety. Minni's mother, recently ill, leaves to recover in the countryside.

Jul 1, 2022 · Thirst by Varsha Bijaj is a novel set in the slums of Mumbai, where water is scarce and people have to wait in long lines with buckets, bowls, and pots to fill up water from the sputtering spout each day.

How did something as simple as access to water get so complicated? The riveting story of a heroic girl who fights for her belief that water should be for everyone. Minni lives in the poorest part of Mumbai, where access to water is limited to a few hours a …

In Thirst, Harrison recounts the twists and turns that built charity: water into one of the most trusted and admired nonprofits in the world. Renowned for its 100% donation model, bold storytelling, imaginative branding, and radical commitment to transparency, charity: water has disrupted how social entrepreneurs work while inspiring millions ...

Oct 2, 2018 · Thirst is the autobiography of Scott Harrison, night club promoter hot shot turned humanitarian hot shot, founder of charity: water. It's definitely more of a story about Harrison than it is about charity: water as an organization.

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★ “Bajaj brings awareness to the world water crisis and social equality with Thirst, a moving, hopeful story” —Shelf Awareness, starred review. ★

Jul 19, 2022 · Minni lives in the poorest part of Mumbai, where access to water is limited to a few hours a day and the communal taps have long lines. Lately, though, even that access is threatened by severe...

Apr 18, 2023 · The story largely focuses on Minni’s internal thirst—for her family to be reunited, for knowledge, for opportunity, for fair treatment. . . . Minni is a likable narrator, and readers will connect with her dreams and courage in the face of unfair treatment.