If you're reading this blog, then you have most likely already heard about my pledge to donate a textbook for every copy of my book sold at Amazoncom or Barnes and Nobles.
The gift of literacy is a bargain. Few investments open as many economic and social doors, at such a low cost, as the ability to read and write. Moreover, the doors of opportunity that are opened by literacy go both ways — everyone benefits from a literate world.
Imagine a world without Mahatma Ghandi, educated as a lawyer; or Fazlur Rahman Khan born in Bangladesh, designer of the Sears Tower.
Asia is the most densely populated region in the world, but its literacy rates are among the lowest. For want of the skill to read and write, the largest human resource in the world goes to waste.
The path to a literate and educated population in Asia is steep and complicated, requiring sophisticated solutions for complex socio-economic problems. But all great journeys begin with small steps. The simple gift of a book can change the life of a child.
Please click here to read my essay detailing Illiteracy's impact on Poor children including Unesco statistics and quotes.
When you buy a copy of my book at Amazon using a link on this blog today, you take a small step towards literacy in Asia. With each purchase, I will donate a textbook to a needy child in Asia! Yes, a book for a book!
Print Edition on Amazon (US): Inside the Giant Machine: An Amazon.com StoryKindle Edition: Inside the Giant Machine: Confessions of a Former Amazon.com Technologist
Print Edition on Barnes and Noble: Inside the Giant Machine: An Amazon.com Story
I also have a few other titles published on Amazon, and I will donate a book for any of those as well, but I am not going to post all the links here.
I will start publishing the number of books pledged so far on this blog starting November 1. Please use the power of Social networks - facebook, twitter and LinkedIN to spread the word and let your friends know.
Thanks a lot for your support,
Kalpanik S. Signed Oct. 13, 2011
