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Wine To Water

Doc Hendley
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Wine To Water

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2007

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Doc Hendley

Wine To Water

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2007
Book Details
Pages

304

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

Sudan • 2000s

Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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In his 2012 memoir Wine to Water: A Bartender’s Quest to Bring Clean Water to the World, Doc Hendley recounts his transformation from a bartender to a humanitarian advocate, founding the public health organization Wine to Water to deliver clean water to underprivileged communities worldwide. The narrative spans his journey from a college student organizing fundraisers, to implementing water systems in conflict-ridden regions like Darfur, Sudan, and expanding efforts globally through his NGO. The memoir addresses topics such as genocide and the hardships faced by marginalized communities.

Inspirational

Hopeful

Emotional

Heartwarming

Adventurous

Reviews & Readership

4.3

994 ratings

75%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Doc Hendley's Wine to Water garners praise for its inspiring, firsthand account of combating the global water crisis. Reviewers commend its heartfelt narrative and clear depiction of humanitarian challenges. However, some criticize it for lacking depth in strategic solutions and occasionally repetitive storytelling. Overall, it’s a compelling call to action.

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Who Should Read Wine To Water?

Readers who would enjoy Wine to Water by Doc Hendley are passionate about social justice, humanitarian efforts, and transformative personal journeys. Fans of books like Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson or Half the Sky by Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn will find Hendley's story compelling and inspiring.

4.3

994 ratings

75%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Fun Facts

Doc Hendley, before founding Wine to Water, worked as a bartender and initially used his skills to organize wine-tasting events to raise awareness and funds for clean water initiatives.

The title Wine To Water reflects the organization's unique approach where wine, often seen as a luxury item, is used as a vehicle to provide one of life's most essential resources—clean water—to those in need.

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Doc Hendley's journey from North Carolina to creating global impact with Wine to Water was recognized in 2009 when he was named one of the CNN Heroes for his humanitarian efforts.

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Book Details
Pages

304

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

Sudan • 2000s

Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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