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Synopsis
The astounding true story of a young woman’s courage and persistence despite threats, extortion and her own kidnapping, to save lives during Guatemala’s brutal civil war and postwar, to establish a thriving help organization fueling the rural Maya’s struggle for self-reliance.
If you’ve ever despaired at the state of the world or doubted the power we each have to profoundly change lives for the better, you must read the story of how Leslie Baer Dinkel and a handful of like-minded friends changed the course of tens of thousands of lives in Guatemala.
Still reeling from the untimely death of a beloved mentor, Dinkel, 33, immersed herself in service to the homeless—many of whom spoke Spanish—and ended up in Guatemala to improve her modest Spanish skills. Landing in a war zone, she visited a refugee village and the horror she encountered upended her life. She promised impoverished villagers she would return with help, and over the next decade, delivered more than $3 million in emergency medical aid. With the generous help of a remarkable group of volunteers she assembled, Dinkel established a thriving help project offering life-saving health services, educational scholarships and more to those barely surviving in one of Guatemala’s worst poverty belts.
This intimate memoir recalls with wit and whimsy encounters with extraordinary people who guided her, including Mother Teresa, and the curious coincidences that led her to Guatemala. From identifying her first recruits to the extortion, perilous kidnappings, and other misadventures, you will become a participant in the daunting challenge of saving lives during a brutal civil war and forging hope in its aftermath. Hope Dancing: Finding purpose and a place to serve among the Maya offers tremendous insight into poverty, prejudice, the nature of self-determination, and especially, the transformational power of full-hearted giving. 100% of author proceeds are designated to charity. Each book purchased provides medicine to improve the lives of ten children.
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About the Author
Leslie's career has spanned reporting, editing magazines andbooks, hosting radio programs and writing and producing documentaryfilms, among other creative adventures. She is also an accomplishedsinger-songwriter who has recorded three solo albums and a compilation.Her joy is serving with her husband Mel in the Guatemalan highlandheadquarters of Local Hope (aka Xela AID) the community developmentorganization she founded in 1992. The two share a passion for exploringnew places and cultures, and their travels have spanned the canals ofBritain's lowlands to the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro. They share theirSouthern California home with their cat Tasha, and a menagerie ofsquirrels, ducks, tame stingrays and a wobbly-legged great blue heronthey call Clive, all of which grace their backyard lagoon.
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Praise for Hope Dancing
"A candid, hopeful, and fun read about one person's quest to make the world better, and the extraordinary challenges along the way..." --Jeremy P. Tarcher, Publisher, Personal Mythology: The Psychology of Your Evolving Self and other titles
"A testament to the immense goodness that can be manifested when one dares to 'know thyself,' follow their heart, and take the not-always-popular-with-others path for their one, precious life." --Dorothy Baldwin Satten, Author, Real is Better than Perfect
"Whether you believe in Divine Intervention or not (the author herself is not convinced), this book is an inspiring must-read for any of us who are pursuing our own life's highest purpose." --Joy Parker, Co-Author, Maya Cosmos and other titles
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