BKMT READING GUIDES



 
Life Changing,
Inspiring,
Dramatic

1 review

One Life to Give: A Path to Finding Yourself by Helping Others
by Andrew Bienkowski

Published: 2010-01-05
Paperback : 240 pages
1 member reading this now
1 club reading this now
1 member has read this book
Recommended to book clubs by 1 of 1 members
Find Yourself by Helping Others�Life Lessons from an Extraordinary Story of Sacrifice and Survival

In the winter of 1939, five-year-old Andrew Bienkowski was exiled to Siberia with his family. The two years of struggle that followed�especially his grandfather's amazing act of sacrifice ...
No other editions available.
Add to Club Selections
Add to Possible Club Selections
Add to My Personal Queue
Jump to

Introduction

(

Find Yourself by Helping Others�Life Lessons from an Extraordinary Story of Sacrifice and Survival

In the winter of 1939, five-year-old Andrew Bienkowski was exiled to Siberia with his family. The two years of struggle that followed�especially his grandfather's amazing act of sacrifice during their first long, cold winter�have informed the rest of Andrew's life. Thanks to his devoted mother, his quick-witted grandmother, and the unexpected kindness of strangers, Andrew established an approach to life that emphasizes helping others as the essential path to finding our greatest human fulfillment.

Editorial Review

No editorial review at this time.

Excerpt

No Excerpt Currently Available

Discussion Questions

Suggested by Members

Which chapter meant the most to you in your life?
What family member was most important to the family's survival?
Do you listen to your dreams the way Andrew's grandmother did? Has a dream ever saved your life?
by mlakers (see profile) 12/08/10

Notes From the Author to the Bookclub

No notes at this time.

Book Club Recommendations

Radical Gratitude
by mlakers (see profile) 12/08/10
The author says that what we learn from our most painful experiences makes them extremely valuable to us and we should even learn to be grateful for them. Ask members to find the gratitude in their own painful life stories.

Member Reviews

Overall rating:
 
 
  "True story of survival against tremendous odds"by Mary A. (see profile) 12/08/10

The story of Mr. Bienkowksi's family's experience in Siberia and how they ultimately escaped is harrowing and beautiful and very inspiring. I highly recommend it. Our book club talked about this one well... (read more)

Rate this book
MEMBER LOGIN
Remember me
BECOME A MEMBER it's free

Book Club HQ to over 88,000+ book clubs and ready to welcome yours.

SEARCH OUR READING GUIDES Search
Search




FEATURED EVENTS
PAST AUTHOR CHATS
JOIN OUR MAILING LIST

Get free weekly updates on top club picks, book giveaways, author events and more
Please wait...