I recently had the pleasure of reading the new book Hope Runs: An American Tourist, a Kenyan Boy, a Journey of Redemption
by Claire Diaz-Ortiz and Samuel Ikua Gachagua.
If you are unfamiliar with Claire, she is one of the early employees of Twitter, was named one of the 100 Most Creative People in Business by Fast Company and she has authored several books including Twitter for Good: Change the World, One Tweet at a Time. She often writes about business, productivity and technology, but Hope Runs is personal.
The book is a joint memoir which tells the story of how Claire met Samuel in a Kenyan orphanage in 2006 and how both of their lives were transformed as a result of that meeting. Claire ended up staying at the orphanage for a year and starting a running program for the children there, which led to an inspiring journey with Samuel and ultimately to her starting the non-profit organization Hope Runs.
“There are always moments in the race when you are tired and can’t move one more step.
But you do, and you keep yourself going because there is a prize at the end. You keep running.”
Hope Runs is an encouraging story that will inspire you to keep going even when life is challenging, to find hope in hardship and to become the best version of yourself so that you can impact others.
As a bonus for this week only, when you order Hope Runs you will get $150 in freebies and be entered to win over $1,000 in prizes.
By ordering now you will receive:
- A 50% discount to Claire’s upcoming course, Blog to Business.
- A 50% off discount to Claire’s course, Share to Sell.
Free ebooks:
- The Present Principle: Seven Steps to Life in the Now
- Lead by Morning: 365 Days of the Present Principle
- How to Be Social: A Social Media Manifesto
- How to Be a Morning Person
- Simple Email Success: A Short Happy Guide to Email Mastery
- How to Fundraise on Social Media
- How to Set Up a Self-Hosted WordPress Blog: A Guide to Starting Your Own Blog in 9 Minutes or Less
- How to Travel the World for Less than it Costs to Stay Home: Taking Your Life on the Road at a Price You Can Afford
- How to Work Smarter, Not Harder: On Getting Out of the Grind and Getting More Done
- Make Better Decisions: How to Think Less and Decide More
You will also be entered to win one of the following prizes:
- Four $100 Amazon gift cards
- Ten $10 Starbucks gift cards
- 1 $100 donation in your name to Hope Runs
- Four free passes to the Twitter for Good online class
To get your free gifts:
- Order Hope Runs on Amazon here or at Barnes and Noble and other retailers.
- Send the receipt to hoperunsbookreceipt (at) gmail.com and receive access to your bonuses.
Prize winners will be notified by Tuesday, April 21st.
As a gift to my readers, Claire has graciously offered to give away a copy of the book to five of my readers!
To enter to win:
*Leave a comment on this post saying what inspires you.
*One comment per person allowed.
*Winners will be randomly selected from the comments on THIS post only and notified by email on Tuesday, April 22nd.
I encourage you to go ahead and purchase the book to gain access to all the bonuses Claire is offering and then if you win, you can give the book as a gift to inspire someone in your life.
I’m inspired by my 2 1/2 year old daughter! She is such a joy to be around. Considering she was born three months before her due date and had a couple of surgeries right away, she is practically perfect in every way as a two year old! Even has the attitude to boot!! =) She was two pounds one ounce when she was born and is now 31 pounds. She has always been and will always be my fighter!!!
This is a tricky one for me right now. I’ve been in a recent, seemingly, long search to find my “inspiration.” I’ve seemed to have lost my mojo recently. I’m a practicing Catholic, pray, and have a wonderful family with 2 small children. I’m hoping soon that God reveals his next plan for me so that I too can find the inspiration that so many of you seem to have. Please realize what a blessing you have for just the feeling of being inspired! God Bless.
Thanks Kar – that is a good reminder. I pray that you will find inspiration soon. 🙂
I am inspired by my sister in the faith who radically lives for God word by word from the bible-NO exceptions
My friend Kristen I.spires me. Although God has taken herhome, her life and legacy still challenge to love God and others more passionately and consistently.
People that inspire me have less than I do, and not monetary stuff. And they see life as awesome no matter what it throws at them.
I am inspired by the stories of others who conquer themselves in the service of others. Claire’s story resonates and inspires the acts of service I would like to see outpoured in my own life.
My inspiration comes from those who go out of their way to help others, no matter what the cost. I see such inspirational pictures all over the internet showing people helping others, and it makes me tear up every time! There is good in this world, despite what shows up on the nightly news. It makes me smile knowing how much some people truly care 🙂
My sister-in-law inspired me…she passed away from colon cancer at the age of 31 just a few years ago. I miss her so much, but it was so amazing to see how she handled her illness and even her impending physical death with grace!
My aunt and uncle who are missionaries in Kenya, also have inspired me for years. I’ve been privileged to go and minister there with them a couple of times, and so I have a special place in my heart for this wonderful country and wonderful people!!! Thanks for this!
And, Anne…ditto!!! I am not one of those people. 🙂
Truthfully, several tragedies have occurred in my life, and I have very little hope for the future here on earth. (If I sound depressed, yes, I am, and under a doctor’s care.) The paragraph you wrote, from “Hope Runs is….impact others” is what inspired me to write a comment to enter for the book. I hope it does indeed encourage and inspire me.
I am so sorry that you have had so many difficulties Debby. I pray that you feel better soon.
People who go through a trial with a joyful attitude inspire me.
I am inspired by my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and those around me who are striving to serve him and show his grace daily to those around them.
I am inspired by my son, who has multiple, severe food allergies and has recently learned to advocate for himself (at the age of 6). It is because of him that I have learned all that I have, am striving for more education and an eventual career in nutrition, and am learning to be a vocal, adamant advocate for those suffering with food allergies.
I find it inspiring when someone has the courage to be themselves and not care what others think.
I’m inspired by a few key people. Firstly, the unborn baby in my belly 🙂 Knowing that I have a human life, who thrives off of me, inspired me to eat better and be a more positive person all around. Even in these times of high stress.
My boyfriend, for all the hours of work he puts in for us and our unborn child. I know he comes home exhausted every single day, but he never complains. My rock and inspiration to keep happy and see the bright side of things.
My sister, who has lived in a different state for several months. My best friend since childhood, and the one person I wish was here with me at this stage in my life. She and I both know we have come from less than ideal circumstances, but she works hard and tries to beat those odds and be a better person. She doesn’t succumb to what is expected of her and I love that.
My kids inspire me…and God. I am also inspired by those that have gone before. I just finished reading a book on the life of concentration camp survivor, Corrie ten Boom. Her life is completely amazing and certainly inspiring. I encourage anyone to read it as it will change your life perspective.
My “sister from another mother” Michelle inspires me. With multiple auto immune disorders and reconstructive back surgeries, she still loves and serves her family, community and extended family with faith and grace. I am humbled by her…
I am inspired by my 3 boys who never give up no matter what! They each have different challenges, but they never cease to amaze me!!
My husband, Mike, inspires me. We celebrate our very special one year anniversary on May 3rd. Every day I’ve known him he inspires me to be a better person because he leads by example!
I am inspired by my daughter. She had a heart transplant at 5 months old and is now 5 years old. She deals with so much in her life but is still happy and loves life!