Are you looking for a gift for a reader on your holiday shopping list? Then I'm going to go out on a limb and suggest that you buy T Boone Pickens newest book "The First Billion Is the Hardest: Reflections on a Life of Comebacks and America's Energy Future".
Besides being an interesting read the book does something even more important. The proceeds from the sale of the book support the Brooke Army Medical Center and Fisher House two organizations focused on helping our wounded troops and their families during their difficult journey of recovery from illness and injury.
I've written about support of Fisher House before and the support Fisher House logo is even in my profile on Active Rain. This is an organization I support and one that serves a big need for families. When my husband was wounded in the middle east we were fortunate that the Red Cross stepped in and assisted our family with housing outside of Landsthul in Germany. Fisher House now provides an even better option to keep families in a home environment close to major medical facilities. Having family close by is a huge part of helping wounded servicemen and women recovery.
So pick up a holiday gift that is two gifts in one! A good read and support for our wounded troops and their families.
great idea - I was looking for a book - gift - for some of my clients - What better than - The First Billion Is the Hardest
My husband and I love this guy. At first we thought ...where'd he come from? Bottom line...he's one in a million with causes.
How can you not like a guy who has given away, a Billion dollars , yes , more than a Billion dollars to charities around the worlds
What a great way to sell an important book! I think this guy's work on energy sources is going to be an important part of his legacy.
Cindy - I will gladly add them to my gift list, all the while keeping you in mind. Thanks for the heads up.
I am a big supporter of Fisher House and the work they do; I donate a portion of every sale with a servicemember to them, as a matter of fact. I'm sorry you had first hand experience in needing their services, but I am glad they were there for you.
Richard-glad I could give you a good suggestion. I'm still working on that first billion!
Sally-he has been around a while and made a fortunate. He is giving all of the profits from this book to causes that I personally believe in.
James-and he has some good ideas about energy as well:-)
Patricia-I believe so as well. He has some good ideas. Hopefully the new administration will take some time to listen to them.
John-I know a couple of people who are going to enjoy the book too!
Susan-Kudos to you for your support of Fisher House. They are a great organization.