Millard Fuller

With degrees in economics and law, Fuller was a self-made millionaire -- and, by age 29, completely dissatisfied with how his life was going. He quit his business and law practice to live on a farm in Georgia, and then did missionary work in Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of the Congo). Upon returning to the United States, he and his wife decided to build houses for low-income families. Over time, the resulting organization became known as Habitat for Humanity International, which has built more than 300,000 homes in over 100 countries. "He was an inspiration to me, other members of our family, and an untold number of volunteers who worked side by side under his leadership," said former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, who personally worked on several Habitat homes alongside other volunteers. Fuller was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by Bill Clinton in 1996. He died February 3 in an ambulance on the way to the hospital complaining of head and chest pain -- probably from an aneurysm, his brother said. He was 74. From This is True for 1 February 2009 Suggestions for further reading: Habitat for Humanity How to Build a House Revised & Updated(Habitat for Human... by Larry Haun Amazon Price: $16.47 Customer Review: I am keeping the book because I can't print out a return invoice (printer is not working!). Sadly paid 20 or so dollars for this book. I believe it is a horrible book. It lists some things but it does not giver you exact measurements for...   The Theology of the Hammer by Millard Fuller Amazon Price: Customer Review: Fuller is the founder and president of Habitat for Humanity, an organization that builds homes for the poor. This book offers numerous anecdotes and illustrations concerning work in Habitat for Humanity since its inception. The author speaks from a...   If I Had a Hammer: Building Homes and Hope with Habitat for Humanity by David Rubel Amazon Price: $13.59 Customer Review: Many people have heard of Habitat for Humanity and might have even worked on one of their projects, but may not be familiar with its history and what actually goes on behind the scenes. The basic mission of this organization is to "rid the world of ...   CREATING A HABITAT FOR HUMANITY by JONATHAN RECKFORD Amazon Price: $12.00 Customer Review: Very well-written synopsis of Habitat for Humanity with powerful Biblical tie-ins to Habitat's work. Would be particularly useful for a faith community class, e.g., Sunday School class.   Breakthrough Nonprofit Branding: Seven Principles for Powering Extraordinary ... by Jocelyne Daw Amazon Price: $26.37   Newsfeed display by CaRP

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