The rewards of turning a life of success into one of compassion in action are worth the risk.

From his early years, Dr. Abraham George knew that he wanted to serve. Growing up, he saw the deleterious consequences of the Indian caste system and how social injustice perpetuated poverty. To make a difference, he first had to make his mark: initially in the Indian military on a perilous mission in the Himalayas, then by earning graduate degrees in America and founding a lucrative business. At the height of his success, Dr. George knew it was time to shift focus and serve the impoverished people of India.

Mountains to Cross chronicles Dr. George's path to helping thousands of families escape intergenerational poverty and societal inequality. Among his philanthropic endeavors presented in Mountains to Cross, Shanti Bhavan, a residential school for children from poor families, stands out for its transformative impact on society. Many of its graduates have progressed to study in top universities, including Ivy League colleges, and work in multinational companies. They are positioned to give back to their families and lift up their communities. Dr. George offers this moving account of his relentless pursuit of social and economic justice to find purpose in his life through service and encourage others to act with compassion.