Kaboom!: A Movement to Save Play

By Darell Hammond

Book Overview

This New York Times bestseller is a powerfully moving story of a man from humble beginnings, who identified a tragic problem and figured out how to address it on a national scale. KaBoom chronicles Darell Hammond's amazing journey from a childhood spent living in a group home in Illinois to becoming the founder and CEO of KaBOOM , one of the most successful nonprofit organizations in the United States. KaBOOM has raised almost $200 million, directly built 1,743 playgrounds with a million volunteers, and has touched the lives of countless children and families. More than just a memoir, KaBoom is a call to action that will inspire readers by challenging them to rethink traditional notions of community and social change.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1609619242
• ISBN13: 9781609619244
• Release Date: September 2012
• Publisher: Rodale Books
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.6" x 8.4"