Business leader Jack Welch chronicles his rise to the top of General Electric and the successes and failures that shaped his two decades as CEO, and reflects upon such topics as friendship and competitiveness.
"Focuses on six of the most inspiring and courageous men and women who have worked to pioneer peaceful solutions to violent conflicts throughout history"--Back cover.
Examines the life and accomplishments of A.J. Foyt, the only race car driver to compete in the Indianapolis 500 for thirty-five consecutive years, discussing his childhood in Texas, his early interest in racing, and his championship career.
Contains twelve speeches delivered by Vernon Jordan over the course of his career as president and chief executive officer of the National Urban League, Inc., director of the Voter Education Project of the Southern Regional Council, an attorney in private practice, and in many other roles, from 1971 to 2008.
An account of a young child living in Lydney, England, during World War II including memories of air raids, gas masks, rationing, and war news as well as routines of family, friends, and school.
