Super Short Summary

In The Promise of a Pencil, Adam Braun recounts his journey from a successful career at a top consulting firm to founding Pencils of Promise, a nonprofit organization dedicated to building schools and providing educational materials in underserved communities. Inspired by a child's simple request for a pencil, Braun leaves his corporate job, leveraging a $25 deposit and his network to create lasting change through education, and sharing his methods for others to pursue their passions and make a meaningful impact.