Poor Man's Philanthropist: The Thomas Cannon Story - Hardcover

Sandra Waugaman; Thomas Cannon

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1928662056 ISBN 13: 9781928662051

Publisher: Palari Pub, 2004

Synopsis

Thomas Cannon (referred to as "The Poor Man's Philanthropist) is a retired postal worker of modest means who awards gifts of $1,000 to deserving individuals. Over the past three decades, Cannon, a retired postal worker, has given $146,000, usually in $1,000 checks, to individuals he feels are setting an example for others. This book outlines his life story and focuses on some of the recipients of his philanthropy.

About this title

About the Author:

Sandra Waugaman is an award-wining photojournalist with a BA from the University of Maryland. She is also a freelance writer who has published articles in newspapers and magazines nationwide. Her first book is We're Still Here: Contemporary Virginia Indians Tell Their Stories. She currently resides in Richmond, VA.

Review:

...features some of the recipients of Thomas Cannon's generosity... Cannon hopes to enourage others to start their own philanthropy. -- Postal Reporter, Aug. 1, 2004

His book helps to fill in some of the blanks about the extent of his generosity... -- Richmond Times Dispatch, Aug, 1, 2004

About this edition

• Publisher: Palari Pub
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1928662056
• ISBN 13: 9781928662051
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 249