02750cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000350011324500350014824600260018326400510020930000470026033600260030733700260033333800360035950000310039550501520042650801280057852015780070653400450228465300350232985600430236499900170240736917UtSlPG20260610133836.0mcr n260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aBX1 aShackleton, Robert,d1860-192314aThe Story of Fifty-Seven Cents1 aThe Story of 57 Cents 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2011  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2011-07-310 aThe story of the sword -- The beginning at old Lexington -- The story of fifty-seven cents -- His power as a preacher -- Gift for inspiring others.  aProduced by D Alexander, Juliet Sutherland, Mary Meehan
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http://www.pgdp.net  a"The Story of Fifty-Seven Cents" by Robert Shackleton is a heartfelt account that weaves together elements of biography and inspirational narrative, likely written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the life and profound impact of Russell H. Conwell, a pastor and speaker known for his motivational abilities and the founding of Temple University. It specifically highlights the touching story of how a little girl's savings of just fifty-seven cents became the catalyst for funding a new church and serves as a testament to the power of community and the impact of small contributions.  In the narrative, Conwell recalls how, during his leadership of a struggling congregation in Philadelphia, a young girl expressed her desire to contribute to the church's growth by saving money. Unfortunately, she passed away before she could see her dream realized. In a moment of inspiration, this humble act of saving led to a significant movement within the church, motivating the congregation to donate more and ultimately accomplish the ambitious endeavor of building a large church. The fifty-seven cents symbolizes not only the beginnings of a physical structure but also the broader idea of community support and the belief that even the smallest contributions can lead to great things. Shackleton’s portrayal of Conwell emphasizes the importance of hope, dedication, and the ability to inspire others, making the book an uplifting read for anyone interested in stories of faith, community, and personal empowerment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aConwell, Russell H., 1843-192540uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36917  c77757d77757