ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Three authors, braided strands, complementary talents intertwining across time. Our affiliation has shaped lives, contributed to marriages, and altered careers over the two decades of collaboration in this work.

Jerry Sternin began his profession in 1962 as a Peace Corps volunteer on the island of Mindanao, Philippines. There, on a narrow wooden bridge in the tiny village of Marawi, he met Richard Pascale, on active duty in the U.S. Navy. A lifelong relationship took root.

Jerry became Associate Peace Corps Director, Nepal, and Richard began his graduate education at Harvard Business School (HBS). When Jerry’s overseas tour ended, Richard’s introduction paved the way for his appointment as Counseling Dean at HBS. A man of ...

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