A former nightclub promoter turned Christian humanitarian whose charity has helped bring clean water to over 8 million people has released a new book that he hopes will encourage more individuals to aid the cause. Scott Harrison, the New York City-based founder and CEO of charity: water, has a book released last week titled: Thirst.

The book covers Harrison’s life, from being raised in a pious Christian home, to his several years as a nightclub promoter in which he indulged in many vices and avoided religion, to his decision to return to his devout Christian roots and eventually found a charity centered on providing clean water to the many areas of the world lacking it.

“I was so eager to share the story of water, this human resource, this story of how everyday people have engaged and brought the best of themselves, their time, their creativity, their passion, their generosity to this issue. It impacted so many lives,” said Harrison in an interview with The Christian Post on Monday.

Founded in September 2006, charity: water presently has supported clean water projects throughout the developing world, providing clean water to more than 8 million people via the contributions of about 1 million donors worldwide.

Harrison explained to CP that he wanted to not only share the story about charity: water in his new book, but also to encourage others whose past mistakes “are keeping them from a different future.”

“I was strung out on drugs, addicted to pornography, and cigarettes and gambling and drinking, and was able to really transform my life by coming back to my faith and by walking away from a life of vice and selfishness,” said Harrison.

The nonfiction book “Thirst,” by Christian humanitarian Scott Harrison, released October 2018.

Harrison also highlighted the value of churches in his efforts, explaining that congregations had helped raise millions for the clean water projects abroad.

“We have churches that are using charity:water’s story as a way to outreach to their local communities and say ‘hey look, we believe in something that certainly you can believe in. We believe every human being on earth deserves clean and safe water to drink. Will you partner with our church in making that happen?'” said Harrison.

Harrison added that he hoped his book will encourage readers “to live a life of service and to always be looking to how they can use the resources God has blessed them with to be a blessing to others.”

Source:  christianpost.com