A Repurposed Life

Ronni Kahn is the founder and CEO of OzHarvest, a food rescue organization that provides nourishment to Australia and changes federal laws to improve social justice and environmental policies. A Repurposed Life is her memoir, sharing her journey from growing up under apartheid South Africa to discovering a new way of living in Australia.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 04 February 2021
Publisher: Murdoch Books

From the founder of OzHarvest, an ebullient, generous memoir with an exhilarating message.

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

Ronni Kahn is a force of nature. She has taught so many of us about the importance of embracing community and compassion through offering and sharing our food to those most vulnerable in our society.

KYLIE KWONG

You don't get used to living permanently behind the eight ball - no matter how long you've done it, it doesn't get easier. There's a constant sense of shame that eats away at you, making you feel that you're just not good enough. Some people are so poor that they can't even afford to feel shame. Ronni Kahn, through her work with OzHarvest, does the very thing that offers hope to those in the poverty trap: restore dignity and remove shame. This is her story.

JIMMY BARNES

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.

Ronni Kahn's journey is a testament to the power of compassion and the transformative effect of addressing social issues. Her work with OzHarvest has not only provided nourishment to those in need but has also inspired a nationwide movement to reduce food waste. Through her unwavering dedication and infectious enthusiasm, Ronni has shown that even the smallest actions can have a profound impact on the lives of others.

In conclusion, Ronni Kahn's memoir is a must-read for anyone who wants to be inspired by the power of altruism and the potential for positive change. Her story reminds us that we all have the capacity to make a difference in the world, and that by working together, we can create a more compassionate and sustainable society.

Weight: 496g
Dimension: 155 x 232 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781911632948