What’s your favorite part of Being Generous and why?
The chapter on Grace. Without it there is no gratitude and without gratitude there can be no generosity.
Can you describe your writing process for us?
This book was written over 6 months from 6 am to 10 am each morning. It followed an outline and was based on a proposal to the John Templeton Foundation. I was helped by many editors, including the famous british philosopher, Roger Scruton.
Now that the book is published, have you thought of anything further that you wish you could have added or changed?
The list of Great Givers could be infinitely longer. I am constantly discovering (or people send me) stories of historical and present day characters who belong in the Givers Hall of Fame.
What inspired you to pursue your current career?
Sir John Templeton challenged me directly and then funded the start of the Spiritual Enterprise Institute.
What do you like to read for fun?
Biographies any and all. Presently reading David Brinkley’s new biography of Teddy Roosevelt, Wilderness Warrior.
In your field of study, what do you think is the most interesting “Big Question?”
The Perennial Questions on which all the Great Books have replies. See: Glenn Tinder, The Perennial Questions. There are no new questions…
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