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EPISODE · Jan 28, 2026 · 28 MIN

S: 7 E:20 | Dr. Abraham George's "Mountains to Cross" and the Shanti Bhavan Story

from Books That Make You Podcast · host Books That Make You

What compels someone to walk away from a lucrative Wall Street career and dedicate their life to eradicating generational poverty? In this episode, we talk with Dr. Abraham George, author of Mountains to Cross and founder of Shanti Bhavan, a residential school in India that transforms the lives of children born into extreme poverty. Dr. George shares the deeply personal story behind his life's mission, from surviving a dynamite blast as a young officer in the Himalayas to building a financial foundation with a single goal: to serve. His philosophy, the 50/50 life model—spend half your life creating wealth, the other half giving back—is more than theory. It's the driving force behind Shanti Bhavan's global impact. We dive into the school's powerful success stories, including graduates attending Ivy League schools, and the wider social change sparked by a single opportunity. Dr. George also reveals how his mother's resilience and generosity helped carry his vision through the 2008 financial crisis. If you've ever questioned how one person can make a difference—or wondered when the right time is to start—this conversation will inspire you to act.

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