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In these difficult economic times, thrift may seem like a necessity, rather than a route to joy. But in this handbook, the reader learns about the virtue of thrift, and how, in combination with gratitude and generosity, it can lead to deep, lasting contentment.The book explores the qualities that distinguish thriftiness from merely being cheap; it looks at thrift and wisdom, thrift and gratitude, thrift and ethical standards, and thrift and hard work. With references from the Bible, literature, poetry, and philosophy, as well as examples from daily life, thrift is shown to be more than just understanding the bottom line. Indeed, thrift is part of a religious and cultural understanding of how we use our time, our talents, and our resources."synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
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John M. Templeton Jr., M.D., is chairman and president of the John Templeton Foundation. He received a B.A. from Yale University and M.D. from Harvard Medical School and he was board certified in pediatric surgery and surgical critical care. His medical career spanned thirtyone years, including thirteen years with the trauma program at the Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia. He continues today as adjunct professor of pediatric surgery, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, a popular and respected guest lecturer and the author of Thrift and Generosity The Joy of Giving. He and his wife, Pina, reside in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania.
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What is thrift? In this inspirational gift book, Templeton (a pediatric surgeon who serves as president of the Templeton Foundation Press and father Sir John Templeton’s foundation) contends that a thrifty person is not a mere cheapskate. Whereas a cheapskate saves money to hoard it selfishly, a thrifty person lives frugally in order to be a good steward of resources and to contribute something to the world. Thrifty people, says Templeton, enjoy good value and are not wasteful or unethical about money. Moreover, thrifty people are generous, compassionately and habitually giving of their own wealth to help others. For a gift book, this is text heavy and a tad preachy in the style of "Poor Richard’s Almanac" (which Templeton quotes), but the selfless, timeless values illuminated here bear repeating.
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- PublisherTempleton Press
- Publication date2004
- ISBN 10 1932031715
- ISBN 13 9781932031713
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages128
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