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Let me tell you about a book that really stayed with me.

It's called Mountains.

It's Cross by Dr. Abraham George.

And it's about what happens when a life built on success is redirected toward compassion

and action.

Dr. George grew up in India, witnessing how the caste system and social injustice

trapped families into generational poverty. He knew that to create real change, he first had to

build influence, serving in the Indian military, earning advanced degrees in the U.S., and founding a highly successful business.

Then at the height of that success, he chose a different path.

Mountains to Cross chronicles his return to India and the creation of Shanti Bavin, a residential

school that has helped thousands of children break free from poverty.

You may recognize this work from the award-winning Netflix miniseries, Daughters of Destiny,

which chronicles seven years in the lives of young women from Shanti Bavin.

This is a hopeful, deeply human story about purpose, courage, and choosing compassion over comfort. Pick up your copy of mountains to cross

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Sometimes when the world feels insane, you can take a little peek inside of Rachel's little brain.

All these thoughts are swirling Round and round inside

To join us on this journey as we take a little ride

We'll talk about dogs and kids and things

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