The Shed That Fed 2 Million Children

The Mary’s Meals Story

Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow

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English

William Collins
23 May 2016

Memoirs; Child welfare; Charities, voluntary services & philanthropy

An updated edition of The Shed That Fed A Million Children first published in 2015.

The original book tells the incredible story of how Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow, a quiet, unassuming fish farmer from Argyll, Scotland, became the international CEO of a global school-feeding charity.

At that time, Mary’s Meals was feeding a million children every school day in some of the poorest countries of the world. Fast forward six years and that figure has now doubled to more than 2 million children who now receive Mary’s Meals daily in their place of education.

In this edition, which features an additional chapter as well as a new preface and epilogue, Magnus brings the story right up-to-date, recounting how the continued growth of the international movement has been made possible, thanks to a global legion of staff, volunteers and supporters. Their unwavering commitment, dedication and continued ‘little acts of love’ have created an organisation that now holds the key to eradicating child hunger altogether.

This humble, heart-warming yet powerful story has never been more relevant in our society of plenty and privilege. It will open your eyes to the extraordinary impact that Mary’s Meals makes in the lives of the children it serves – for them, food changes the story.

Speaking Volumes Christian Book of the Year 2016.

Previously published as The Shed That Fed a Million Children.

By: Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow
Imprint: William Collins
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 21mm
Weight: 230g
ISBN: 9780007578313
ISBN 10: 0007578318
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 23 May 2016
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Magnus lives in Scotland and is the founder and CEO of Mary's Meals, a charity which, every school day, feeds nearly 1 million chronically hungry children in some of the world's poorest countries. Magnus was named one of 2010's Top Ten Heroes by CNN and he received an OBE in the 2011 New Years Honours list.

Reviews for The Shed That Fed 2 Million Children: The Mary’s Meals Story

One simple decision, and thousands of starving children have been fed. That's what Magnus did. - Gerard Butler Through the grace and love provided by Mary's Meals, there is hope, there is a future, there is life. - Celine Dion