Tony's Blog

Philip M. Hannan, retired Archbishop of New Orleans, former chaplain with the famous 82nd Airborne in WWII, counselor and friend to President and First Lady Kennedy, hero, pastor and personal friend died this morning (September 29, 2011) at the age of 98 years.

“Down these mean streets a man must go who is not himself mean, who is neither tarnished nor afraid…”

The book contains all that one expects as a collection of bits of wisdom and stories of achievement and motivation. In part because of its origin the reader who looks beneath the veneer of platitudes finds himself alternatively inspired to do what he hasn’t yet accomplished and embarrassment for failures due to his lack of effort or preparation. It is a great read full of inspiration.

Dale Brown is indeed irrepressible. This book by Bruce Hunter illustrates why and how industry, belief in oneself and teamwork not only lead to success but ARE success in themselves.