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Give the Best Away: The story of one of Britain´s most generous philanthropists
Rosemary Lancaster
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Description for Give the Best Away: The story of one of Britain´s most generous philanthropists
Hardback. How John and Rosemary Lancaster made GBP136 million, and set about giving it away. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: BGA; HRCV; JKSN1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 143 x 206 x 24. Weight in Grams: 528.
Rosemary grew up in a poor family in the North West of England, at the end of the Second World War. Struggling for survival in the era of ration books and austerity, she was destined for something astonishing and inspiring, far beyond even her wildest dreams. John Lancaster, whom she married, left school without qualifications, but had an amazing ability to fix machines and invent things. He would go on to corner the market in conservatory roofing systems; his company became a world leader, floating on the stock market for [136 million. They were multi-millionaires. The pair, both committed Christians, ... Read more
Rosemary grew up in a poor family in the North West of England, at the end of the Second World War. Struggling for survival in the era of ration books and austerity, she was destined for something astonishing and inspiring, far beyond even her wildest dreams. John Lancaster, whom she married, left school without qualifications, but had an amazing ability to fix machines and invent things. He would go on to corner the market in conservatory roofing systems; his company became a world leader, floating on the stock market for [136 million. They were multi-millionaires. The pair, both committed Christians, ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
SPCK Publishing
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780857218148
SKU
V9780857218148
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About Rosemary Lancaster
Murray Watts is an experienced writer for stage, radio, television, film and animation. He is the author of more than a dozen books, including the novel, Miracle Maker, and was scriptwriter for the highly acclaimed film of the same name. Murray Watts is an experienced writer for stage, radio, television, film and animation. He is the author of ... Read more
Reviews for Give the Best Away: The story of one of Britain´s most generous philanthropists
“What an incredible story – and beautifully written. I was in tears after the first few pages! Rose has changed the lives of so many through her generosity of heart and the amazing stewardship of what the Lord has provided.”
Rosemary Conley CBE “Ray and I first met John and Rose thirty-five years ago when they were living in ... Read more
Rosemary Conley CBE “Ray and I first met John and Rose thirty-five years ago when they were living in ... Read more