Between the Mountain and the Sky

A Mother’s Story of Love, Loss, Healing, and Hope

De: Maggie Doyne

Narrado por: Maggie Doyne

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Between the Mountain and the Sky shows us the goodness that is possible when a single person--regardless of age--takes action to help another and, in the process, changes the lives of hundreds.

Maggie’s story begins in suburban New Jersey, in a comfortable middle-class family that supports her decision to travel the world during a gap year before starting college. During her travels, the trajectory of her life alters when she has a surprise encounter with a Nepali girl breaking rocks in a quarry. Maggie decides to invest her life savings of five thousand dollars to buy a piece of land and open a children’s home in Nepal.

That home becomes Kopila Valley Children’s Home, and eventually, the nonprofit Maggie launches, the BlinkNow Foundation, also starts the Kopila Valley School, which provides tuition-free education for more than four hundred students. Maggie and BlinkNow’s work have been recognized around the world for their innovative, sustainable work.

However, this book isn’t a how-to for fledging philanthropists or nonprofit founders--it’s a coming-of-age story about a young woman suspended between two worlds, as well as the love, loss, healing, and hope she experiences along the way. And Maggie’s inspiring, intimate tale shows readers an important truth: the power to change the world exists within all of us.

Remarkable story

As someone who is living a modest but successful life in the US after going to a missionary school in Nepal, I could relate to the stories of the children of KVS. Unlike Maggie, the school I went to had the backing of a rich Catholic foundation. Maggie in her humble ways calls herself a guest of Nepal, but by now, she’s earned the rights to call herself the star daughter of Nepal. It was hard to pause this book from the moment I pressed the play button for the first time

So deeply heartfelt and inspiring!

I’ve never read a book that felt so deeply emotional before. I felt so humbled, in awe and inspired by Maggie and her words. This book restored my faith in humanity, and at the same time gave me a swift kick in the butt to get moving with my own ideas of building community.
Thank you so sharing your words and heart with us Maggie! You are a gift to this world, your children and community.

A must read!

Maggie takes us on a journey that comes from love. She is an example of the human spirit and it’s resiliency built on sharing the love that’s she has for others. I wish the world had more Maggie Doynes- everyone would feel they were enough.

the most sincere memoir

WOW...this book was amazing! I listen to books while I travel on public transit. I don't often cry or laugh out loud but Maggie left me no choice. I had many stares of concern throughout the week. This book is a prime example of Maggie's dedication. She goes above and beyond for her audience to make you feel every feeling and to understand all the nuisances. Thank you for sharing a part of you with the world.

Inspiring story, very articulately written!

Very much enjoyed this story about a young girl following her passion and changing the world for the better. It was an amazing story that continues to play out in real life and I love that the reader can follow the school and learn more about the Blink Now foundation. So glad I found this book, it was inspiring!