Thirst

A Story of Redemption, Compassion, and a Mission to Bring Clean Water to the World

Ranked #56 in Water

An inspiring personal story of redemption, second chances, and the transformative power within us all, from the founder and CEO of the nonprofit charity: water.

At 28 years old, Scott Harrison had it all. A top nightclub promoter in New York City, his life was an endless cycle of drugs, booze, models--repeat. But 10 years in, desperately unhappy and morally bankrupt, he asked himself, "What would the exact opposite of my life look like?" Walking away from everything, Harrison spent the next 16 months on a hospital ship in West Africa and discovered his true calling....
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Arianna Huffington Founder/The Huffington PostScott Harrison's Thirst is a hope-filled book about finding your purpose in life and pursuing it against all odds. From the many unbelievable stories Harrison shares from the field, to the moments when charity: water’s survival was in question, this book will inspire you to believe that you are more than the obstacles life has put in your path, and the world is more generous than it often seems. (Source)

Adam Grant This book does for the soul what water does for a parched throat. Scott Harrison shares his extraordinary transformation from party animal into the visionary leader of one of the world’s most creative and crucial charities. His story will inspire you to think bigger, feel deeper, and give more. (Source)

David Heinemeier Hansson Scott Harrison, the founder of charity:water, tells his redemption story of being a night-club promoter in NYC that ran the hard and fast life for a decade before rediscovering his faith and committing to a mission for humanity. It’s an at times tense story that gives you a real appreciation for those who choose to give their life to a higher cause. It was also at times a bit of hard book for me to read, because it’s such a personal account of how Harrison’s christianity drives his work down to a tactical level that’s difficult to connect to as an atheist. Tactically praying for specific... (Source)

Chris Fralic Love the book and the mission, and thanks @ryangraves for your work there. https://t.co/ktsnpt3gil (Source)

Brene Brown Thirst is a story about all of us. In sharing his own remarkable journey, Scott shows us how to find the extraordinary in the ordinary, how to find hope in despair, and how simple acts of generosity can transform everything from what we believe about ourselves to how we connect with each other. In the end, Thirst is about what matters most. Love. (Source)

Michael Bloomberg If you’ve ever dreamed of changing careers or changing the world, read this book. (Source)

Ryan Sarver So proud of @scottharrison for finishing Thirst, his first book, about his own personal journey and how @charitywater came to be. He's one of the best story tellers and people I know and I can't wait to read it. *Also, all proceeds go to @charitywater* https://t.co/sq6A9ZdR3J (Source)


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