GREAT BOOK GIVEAWAY: Life Safari by John P. Strelecky - UPDATE - all entrants will win!
Mbali Creazzo, mother of our movement, is sponsoring our giveaway this month by offering a copy of Life Safari by John P. Strelecky. And I was recently contacted by the author himself who has offered to send a copy of Life Safari to every single person who leaves a comment here by Midnight Nov. 13th (midnight PST). What an incredible gift! Here is his email to me:
"Hello Erin,
Via a Google notification, I came across the 29 gifts website the other day and was very touched to see that Mbali had offered to gift a copy of my book Life Safari. As I read through the comments posted at http://givingchallenge.ning.com/forum/topics/great-book-giveaway-life and as I read more on the site about what the purpose of 29 Gifts is, it became very obvious to me that Mbali's gift is a beautiful starting point. And I need to provide the next step. If it works for you, I'd like to gift a copy of Life Safari to EVERY person who provides a comment by your deadline..."
What a beautiful example of the spirit of this community! So hurry and leave your replies now!
From the author of the international bestseller, "The Why Cafe'", comes this much anticipated next work-an inspiring and emotionally powerful storyset amidst the mystery, beauty, and allure of Africa. Jack is a young man struggling to find happiness in his life. Although he doesn't know why, the one image that seems to capture his soul is that of Africa. With solitary focus, he saves for two years and then embarks on a journey to find the source of the calling he has felt.
Halfway around the world, a very old, very wise African woman named Ma Ma Gombe is on a journey of her own. She is seeking a fabled destination she was told of as a child a place where you can see the earth be born, and then watch the world go to sleep, a place so beautiful that words cannot describe it. It is a destination known to her only as the birthplace of all.
As if their paths were destined to intertwine, these two unlikely travelers meet shortly after Jack's arrival in Africa and join together on a journey that changes both of their lives forever. Walk with them as they cross the African continent on foot. Marvel with them at the animals they encounter, the people they meet, and the adventures they experience. Like Jack, find through the teachings of Ma Ma Gombe that piece of your soul yearning to be set free.
In Life Safari, John P. Strelecky has created a story that inspires and taps the spirit for adventure in readers everywhere. A tale that will touch your emotions, open your eyes to the amazing continent of Africa, and open your heart to the amazing potential within all of us.
Contest Rules:
If you're interested in entering the raffle to win a this prize, just leave a comment on this thread by midnight Pacific Time Friday, November 13, 2009. No purchase is necessary to enter, but you must be a member of the 29 Gifts Community Network (i.e. have a profile on this site) in order to enter. Sign up here free if you're not a member already. The winner will be announced Monday, November 16, 2009 on this discussion thread, and the winner will be also be contacted by email in order to obtain shipping information. If the winner does not respond within 14 days with his or her shipping information a new winner will be chosen from the original entries.
"Hello Erin,
Via a Google notification, I came across the 29 gifts website the other day and was very touched to see that Mbali had offered to gift a copy of my book Life Safari. As I read through the comments posted at http://givingchallenge.ning.com/forum/topics/great-book-giveaway-life and as I read more on the site about what the purpose of 29 Gifts is, it became very obvious to me that Mbali's gift is a beautiful starting point. And I need to provide the next step. If it works for you, I'd like to gift a copy of Life Safari to EVERY person who provides a comment by your deadline..."
What a beautiful example of the spirit of this community! So hurry and leave your replies now!
From the author of the international bestseller, "The Why Cafe'", comes this much anticipated next work-an inspiring and emotionally powerful storyset amidst the mystery, beauty, and allure of Africa. Jack is a young man struggling to find happiness in his life. Although he doesn't know why, the one image that seems to capture his soul is that of Africa. With solitary focus, he saves for two years and then embarks on a journey to find the source of the calling he has felt.
Halfway around the world, a very old, very wise African woman named Ma Ma Gombe is on a journey of her own. She is seeking a fabled destination she was told of as a child a place where you can see the earth be born, and then watch the world go to sleep, a place so beautiful that words cannot describe it. It is a destination known to her only as the birthplace of all.
As if their paths were destined to intertwine, these two unlikely travelers meet shortly after Jack's arrival in Africa and join together on a journey that changes both of their lives forever. Walk with them as they cross the African continent on foot. Marvel with them at the animals they encounter, the people they meet, and the adventures they experience. Like Jack, find through the teachings of Ma Ma Gombe that piece of your soul yearning to be set free.
In Life Safari, John P. Strelecky has created a story that inspires and taps the spirit for adventure in readers everywhere. A tale that will touch your emotions, open your eyes to the amazing continent of Africa, and open your heart to the amazing potential within all of us.
Contest Rules:
If you're interested in entering the raffle to win a this prize, just leave a comment on this thread by midnight Pacific Time Friday, November 13, 2009. No purchase is necessary to enter, but you must be a member of the 29 Gifts Community Network (i.e. have a profile on this site) in order to enter. Sign up here free if you're not a member already. The winner will be announced Monday, November 16, 2009 on this discussion thread, and the winner will be also be contacted by email in order to obtain shipping information. If the winner does not respond within 14 days with his or her shipping information a new winner will be chosen from the original entries.
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Permalink Reply by Elly Rose on -
I would love to have this book. It sounds like a great book to read.
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Permalink Reply by The Flamingo Room on -
Every day of my 29 days of giving (now on cycle 2) adds a beautiful breath and step to my spiritual journey, so I like that Life Safari is a book about journeying. Seems appropriate!
Namaste.
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Permalink Reply by Kelly L. Hogeland on -
What a terrific gift from John. I am interested in learning more about the people in Africa. Thank you for all the gifts that are offered at 29 Gifts.
Kelly
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Permalink Reply by Heather DeAngelis on -
Erin..
What a wonderfully generous gift of the author! It is amazing how inspirational giving can be :-) I just received my copy of Cami's book today and I haven't been able to put it down!! I love how real she is about her challenges and discoveries of herself..and how wise Mbali is..such beautiful spirits...each day I feel love and support as I progress through my own journey of discovery..I can't thank everyone enough for this opportunity ♥
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Permalink Reply by Melanie on -
It is in the learning of another's culture that we can begin to see ourselves and learn to LOVE others. I want to see Africa too, through the eyes of others. I have read that the World will have PEACE when we learn to love ALL children as we do our own...I want to be involved. Thank you for being a catalyst for me.
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Permalink Reply by Nickums on
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Thank you for such a generous gift. I would love the opportunity to win this book.
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Permalink Reply by Chandra on -
I am so attracted to books this one. I love stories about people following what most consider to be wild and crazy dreams. It sounds like a perfect book to read and pass on, though I have a sneaky suspicion it will turn out to be like my "29 Gifts" book that I just had to keep - and so needed to buy a bunch more to share. :o)
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Permalink Reply by Lyn DiSanti on -
I hope to win Life Safari and renew inspiration to live life to the fullest. Thank you for this opportunity!!!
Lyn DiSanti
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