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Papa’s House

Peter Hess

Papa's House is the inspiring true story of Michael Hess, a Florida carpenter whose life ‎changed forever during a volunteer trip to Nepal in 2004. Moved by the resilience of ‎impoverished children, he left behind his old life to establish Nepal Orphans Home, a sanctuary ‎offering love, education, and hope. From the humble beginnings of a dilapidated orphanage, ‎Michael-affectionately known as "Papa"-faced corruption, political turmoil, and personal ‎sacrifice to protect and uplift hundreds of vulnerable children. Through heartwarming and ‎harrowing moments, this book captures the transformative power of compassion, the ‎unbreakable bonds of family, and the relentless determination of one man to make a difference. ‎With vivid storytelling, Papa's House takes readers on an unforgettable journey from the dusty ‎villages of Nepal to the thriving home Michael built, proving that even in the darkest ‎circumstances, love and perseverance can light the way. A testament to the human spirit, this is ‎a story of courage, resilience, and the extraordinary impact of ordinary kindness.‎

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ABOUT PETER HESS


Peter Hess, a professor of economics, emeritus, at Davidson ‎College, is Michael's brother. At Davidson, he was fortunate to ‎receive three major teaching awards. He also has co-authored ‎undergraduate texts on economic principles and economic ‎development and authored undergraduate texts on mathematical ‎economics and economic growth and sustainable development. ‎Peter has served as president of the board of directors of Nepal ‎Orphans Home, the non-profit organization founded by Michael, in ‎‎2005. His wife, Barbara (Boo), has been secretary/treasurer of Nepal ‎Orphans Home since the beginning. Together, they have ‎volunteered six times over the years in Nepal with Papa's House.‎