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The shed that fed a million children : the extraordinary story of Mary's Meals / Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow. by MacFarlane-Barrow, Magnus. William Collins, 2015. Call #: 363.883 M143s Subjects MacFarlane-Barrow, Magnus.   Mary's Meals (Organization)   Humanitarian assistance -- Developing countries.   Humanitarian assistance -- Balkan Peninsula.   Poor children -- Developing countries.   Hunger -- Developing countries.   Food relief.   Famines. ISBN:  9780007578320 (pbk.) 9780008127640 (hc.) 9780008132705 (US edition) 0008132704 (US edition) Alternate title:  Million children : the extraordinary story of Mary's Meals Description:  310 pages, 16 pages of plates : color illustrations ; 23 cm Contents:  Driving lessons in a war zone -- A woman clothed with the sun -- Little acts of love -- Suffer little children -- Into Africa -- A famine land -- One cup of porridge -- A bumpy road to peace -- In tinsel town -- Reaching the outcastes -- Friends in high places -- Friends in low places -- Generation hope. Summary:  "In 1992, Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow was enjoying a pint with his brother when, after watching a news bulletin about war-torn Bosnia, the two brothers agreed to take a week's hiatus from work to help. What began as a one-time road trip in a beaten-up Landrover rapidly grew to become Magnus's life's work - leading him to leave his job, sell his house and direct all his efforts to feeding thousands of the world's poorest children. Magnus retells how a series of miraculous circumstances and an overwhelming display of love from those around him led to the creation of Mary's Meals; an organisation that could hold the key to eradicating child hunger altogether. This humble, heart-warming yet powerful story has never been more relevant in our society of plenty and privilege. It will open your eyes to the extraordinary impact that one person can make. Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow is the founder of the registered charity Marysmeals.Org, formerly known as Scottish International Relief, that sets up school feeding projects in some of the world's poorest communities. The charity began in 1992 during the Balkan conflict, when Magnus and Fergus MacFarlane Barrow organised a local appeal for blankets and food"--Provided by publisher. Holds:  0   Copy/Holding information Location Collection Call No. Item type Status   Central Library Adult Nonfiction 363.883 M143s Adult books Checked in Add Copy to MyList

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