About the Author
Maggie Doyne
ISBN 9789937934190
Rs. 700
HarperOne
Between the Mountain and the Sky
Who it's for: Readers interested in inspiring true stories and humanitarian work
In "Between the Mountain and the Sky," Maggie Doyne recounts her extraordinary journey from a comfortable New Jersey upbringing to founding a children's home and school in Nepal. Her life's direction irrevocably shifted during a gap year when a chance encounter with a young Nepali girl breaking rocks in a quarry inspired her to dedicate her life savings to creating the Kopila Valley Children's Home. This memoir explores her coming-of-age, her unwavering commitment to the children of Nepal, and the eventual establishment of the BlinkNow Foundation, providing tuition-free education and vital support to hundreds.Why You Should Read? Discover the inspiring true story of a young woman's transformation and courage to create global change. Gain insight into the challenges and triumphs of establishing and running humanitarian projects in a developing country. Reflect on themes of love, loss, healing, and the profound impact one individual can have on countless lives. Witness the power of compassion and the universal human spirit in this deeply personal and hopeful narrative.
Highlights
- Recounts founding the Kopila Valley Children's Home
- Details the creation of the BlinkNow Foundation
- Provides tuition-free education and support to hundreds
- Explores challenges of humanitarian work in a developing country
- Personal narrative of coming-of-age and commitment
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What is the book about?
It is a memoir about Maggie Doyne's journey from a comfortable upbringing in New Jersey to founding a children's home and school in Nepal.
What inspired Maggie Doyne to start the children's home?
A chance encounter with a young Nepali girl breaking rocks in a quarry during her gap year inspired her to use her life savings to create the Kopila Valley Children's Home.
What is the BlinkNow Foundation?
It is an organization founded by Maggie Doyne that provides tuition-free education and vital support to hundreds of children in Nepal.
What themes does the book explore?
The book explores themes of love, loss, healing, and the impact one individual can have on countless lives.