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A Repurposed Life
- Narrated by: Ronni Kahn
- Length: 8 hrs and 24 mins
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Publisher's Summary
How OzHarvest charity queen and internationally renowned leader Ronni Kahn found her true calling in this passionately uplifting memoir.
Life throws us mysterious ingredients. If we are brave enough to put the recipe aside and experiment, it's right there that things get interesting.
As the owner of a successful events company, throwing away huge volumes of leftover food at the end of the day came with the territory. But when Ronni Kahn hit midlife, she found herself no longer able to turn a blind eye to her food waste problem. Hand delivering the untouched food to homeless shelters around Sydney became her renegade solution. Little did she know that fixing her small problem at work would lead her to unlock a hidden purpose at the very core of her inner life.
Now founder and CEO of the food rescue organisation OzHarvest, Ronni leads hundreds of staff and thousands of volunteers with the goal to nourish Australia. She serves in an advisory capacity to government and is an instrumental leader in changing federal laws to improve social justice and environmental policies.
A Repurposed Life is the story of how Ronni found her voice, her heart and her deepest calling. From her early years growing up under the brutal system of apartheid South Africa, to a socialist commune in Israel, Ronni finally settled in Australia to discover a profound new way of living. Shared with the humour, warmth and energy that have made her an internationally renowned keynote speaker, this heartfelt exploration of the choices that define us will speak to anyone seeking a more passionate expression of being alive.
Critic Reviews
"From the founder of OzHarvest, an ebullient, generous memoir with an exhilarating message: it's never too late to do great things." (Annabel Crabb)
"Brimming with energy, altruism and refreshing candour." (Quentin Bryce)
"The inspiring story of a woman with a big heart who dared to make a difference. This is a must-read book. I couldn't put it down." (Ita Buttrose)
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- Annette
- 19-10-2022
Inspiring
What an inspiring book! It’s interesting to hear about Ronni’s life and at the same time there is a massive take home message to us all . She is an excellent narrator and her positivity is infectious . What a woman!
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- Anonymous User
- 05-04-2021
Amazing story
Roni Kahns story is amazing and has inspired me to get out there and do what I've been talking about for a while now. thanks Roni
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- Anonymous User
- 14-07-2021
Inspiring and heart warming read
Ronni is such a wonderful and inspiring human with so much wisdom to offer
Life changing if you we choose
Thank you Ronni
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- Jonathon Lawless
- 07-10-2020
Inspiring and heartfelt
What a truly beautiful gift to this world Ronni is. A story of perseverance and purpose told from the heart. In a world where many are itching to find their 'true north', Ronni lays out a clear message, what you are searching for is more than likely already in you, moulded by the randomness of your own unique journey. If you sense a greater purpose in your destiny, Ronni's story compels you to start right now, without delay.
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- Lawrence Mitchell
- 25-11-2020
Everyone with a heart should read this
Wow! What a great read. Ronnie’s impact through her work at Oz Harvest is Impressive, and her story from South Africa to Australia via Israel is engaging and interesting. But we can all learn from her experience and build the chapters of our own life in a way that positively impacts the lives of others. As Ronni says, all it takes is a teaspoon and we all have one of those.
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- M
- 09-02-2021
So much more than a memoir
This isn't just a biography, it's a window to reimagining your life. It's inspirational and bursting with something that can be hard to come by in this day and age:
Hope.
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- Amazon Customer
- 12-11-2021
Book of the Year, Book of a Lifetime
My goodness, I couldn't have hoped for a better book and narration. If inspiration and purpose sits on your heart and the forefront of your very mimd and spirit then this book is for you. I've registered my interest in being an Ozharvest volunteer and can't hrlp but want to buy this book for whoever needs a reminder of encouragement to offer what they have in terms of gifts, talent, knowledge, experience and wisdom. It all equates to value and nothing goes to waste. Highly recommend! Sad I've finished the book but exhiberantly happy for this legacy of inspiration!
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- Anonymous User
- 31-01-2021
Ronni Kahn is an absolute inspiration and delight!
Ronni Kahn has an incredible story and an incredible way with words!
A repurpose life has had such an impact on me and the way I see and live my life! I found myself listening at every opportunity as I just couldn’t stop listening (the equivalent of not being able to put a book down!)
I laughed, I cried and now am proudly a member of the order of the teaspoon, I carry one in my purse for whenever I may need it or a reminder of the impact I can have on those around me and the world.
💛💛💛
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- Amazon Customer
- 09-02-2022
surprised me
wonderfully read by author. her journey was so interesting. learnt a lot more than I expected
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- Lialala
- 23-01-2021
Entertaining and Inspiring.
In my late 30’s, it’s so wonderful to hear stories about people’s lives... where they began, the journey they went on, the choices they made... and how each piece of the puzzle fits together. Ronni’s story is inspiring on so many levels.
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