Andy Andrews tells the powerful stories of two men in his new book The Butterfly Effect: How Your Life Matters.
The first is the story of Colonel Joshua Chamberlain, fighting at the Battle of Gettysburg during the Civil War. Andrews details how, because of Chamberlain’s actions in this battle, the United States is a unified nation today. And if the outcome of Chamberlain’s actions was different, the USA would not exist in the manner in which it does today, potentially changing the course of 20th century history and the spread of democracy around the world. It’s amazing that one man’s decisions can be so pivotal…
The second story is the tale of Norman Borlaug, ABC News’ Person of the Week in 2004. Who? Who in the world is Norman Borlaug? He is the man responsible for hybridinzing a high yield variety of corn and wheat, saving the lives of over two billion people as a result.
But is Norman Borlaug really the one responsible? Or does the credit go to the man responsible for creating Borlaug’s research opportunities? Or does it go to the person who influenced this man’s life as a child? Or does it go to the family who saved this person’s life. Or…
Just how far does the chain go back? How many people have taken their turn in this chain of people and events that resulted in Norman Borlaug’s action?
The point is this: each and every life on this planet matters. You influence the people around you; and you have no idea just how far reaching that influence can be.
“How far forward would we have to go in your life to see the difference you make? Every single thing you do matters.”
The Butterfly Effect is a quick and easy read; and yet the impact very well could be earth changing.
Put this simple little gift book on your shelf today!
If you are interested in reading The Butterfly Effect, you can purchase it at Amazon.com.
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