{"product_id":"the-treasurer-barry-h-corey-9798385025978","title":"The Treasurer: A Biography of Herbert Stewart Gray (1899-1994)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does it mean to live a life that quietly transforms others?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAt the end of the 19th century, in the rugged village of West Bay, Nova Scotia, Herbert Stewart Gray was born into humble beginnings. Over time, he would become a pioneer in the North American laundromat industry and the visionary founder of Mac-Gray Corporation. Yet, \u003cem\u003eThe Treasurer\u003c\/em\u003e is far more than a business biography. It is the moving account of a man whose life embodied Christian business ethics, entrepreneurial integrity, and unwavering faith.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGuided by stewardship, loyalty, and perseverance, H. Stewart Gray built more than a company; he built a legacy. Rooted in the values of orthodox Presbyterian Christianity, he championed honesty in leadership, generosity in giving, and purpose in every endeavor. From a Cape Breton farmstead to the heart of Boston's commercial rise, Gray invested in people and institutions that outlived him and impacted seminaries, churches, and his employees long after his passing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTold with admiration and authenticity, this biography honors not just a faithful businessperson but also a treasurer of friendships, values, and spiritual conviction. Readers will find inspiration in Gray's drive, humility, and pursuit of the common good.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor those seeking stories of faith and philanthropy, Nova Scotia heritage, or 20th-century Protestant history, The Treasurer offers a timeless and compelling read.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRead the story of a man who never sought attention but deeply deserved it.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Barry H. Corey\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798385025978\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e WestBow Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/31\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 290\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.86lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.65d","brand":"Barry H. Corey","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48442885046527,"sku":"9798385025978","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_ad535cec-4e07-4c37-9bc5-770633e189d6.jpg?v=1777200389","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-treasurer-barry-h-corey-9798385025978","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}