One Thousand Wells
How an Audacious Goal Taught Me to Love the World Instead of Save It
by Jena Lee Nardella
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Pub Date Aug 25 2015 | Archive Date Sep 01 2015
Description
Ten years ago, Jena Lee Nardella was a fresh-out-of-college, twenty-something with the lofty goal of truly changing the world. Armed with a diploma, a thousand dollars, and a dream to build one thousand wells in Africa, she joined forces with Grammy Award–winning band Jars of Clay to found Blood:Water and begin her mission.
Jena's dream for her nonprofit turned that initial $1 into $20, and then $100, and today into more than $25 million. Working throughout eleven countries in Africa, Blood:Water has provided healthcare for over 62,000 people in HIV-affected areas and has partnered with communities to provide clean water for more than one million people in Africa. But along the way she faced many harsh realities that have tested her faith, encountered corruption and brokenness that nearly destroyed everything she'd fought for, and taught her that wishful thinking will not get you very far. Jena discovered that true change comes only when you stop trying to save the world and allow yourself to love it, even when it breaks your heart.
With a fresh, intelligent, and winsome voice, Jena Lee Nardella weaves an evocative personal narrative filled with honest and hard-won lessons that demonstrate the amazing things that can happen when you fight for your dreams.
Advance Praise
“Original, perceptive, and compelling… In an astonishingly honest voice, Jena Lee Nardella reflects on the questions we ask ourselves when the odds are overwhelmingly against us - why hope that seems foolish is still necessary.”—Amy Tan, New York Times best-selling author of The Joy Luck Club
“Very few people can write a book about how they have already changed the world before they’re even 30. Jena is one of those rare gifts from God. Her story, her heart, and her journey of bringing clean, fresh, life-giving water to the people in Africa is one you will never forget.”– Kathie Lee Gifford, The Today Show
“We are each telling a story with our lives…And Jena's is an example that will inspire you to go out and live a great story.” – Donald Miller, New York Times Best-selling author of Blue Like Jazz
“An authentic and inspiring read for those who want to make a difference in the world.” - Tony Hale, Emmy-Award winning actor from Arrested Development and Veep
"Buckle up, you're about to meet one of love's heroes." – Bob Goff, New York Times Best-selling Author of Love Does
Available Editions
EDITION | Other Format |
ISBN | 9781501107436 |
PRICE | $24.00 (USD) |