From one of <I>Forbes</I>’s “30 Under 30” and <I>Wired Magazine</I>’s “50 People Who Are Changing the World,” the inspiring memoir of a young man who traded a lucrative career in finance to found Pencils of Promise—the groundbreaking organization that started with $25 and has now built more than 150 schools around the world.<br><br>Adam Braun began working summers at hedge funds when he was just sixteen years old, sprinting down the path to a successful Wall Street career. But while traveling as a college student, he met a young boy begging on the streets of India who would change his life. When Braun asked the boy what he wanted most in the world, he simply answered, “a pencil.”<BR> <BR>This small request became the inspiration for the organization Braun would one day start, taking him on a journey through more than fifty countries and into the heart of self-discovery. His unique “for-purpose” approach reversed the traditional non-profit playbook, and in doing so helped redefine how modern movements are created.<BR> <BR><I>The Promise of a Pencil</I> chronicles Braun’s journey to find his calling; each chapter explains the steps that every person can take to discover a meaningful life. His trailblazing story takes readers behind the scenes with CEO’s and village chiefs, business moguls and world-famous celebrities. Driven by compelling stories and shareable insights, this is a vivid and inspiring book that will give readers the tools to unlock a sense of purpose, passion, and meaning in their own lives.