Around the World In 88 Years PDF Download

Author: Peter William Kent
Publisher: Outskirts Press
ISBN: 1478704810
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 343

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Book Description
This memoir encompasses 88 years of an interesting life. The book describes unusual happenings in the life of a social activist, reformer, global traveler, and internationalist. The author writes about uncommon incidents that occurred during his years as a global-traveling consultant in organization development. He describes several noteworthy incidents that took place while serving in the British Army during World War II. His book contains stories about several distinctive individuals he encountered during his long life. The author describes family origins including ancestors who lived high in the Italian Alps. He describes his life in a small Swiss village, and subsequent residency in the south of England. His book portrays 17th century Italian farming, describes medieval English villages, and reminisces about the Battle of Britain. He writes about international events in Africa while serving as a Senior Advisor in the United Nations. He describes the impact of political change and other significant events that occurred in several African countries. His stories encompass many topics including the United Nations, a retiscent ghost, the Navy League of the U.S., and an African political revolution. The reader learns about wild animals in Africa, the endless breeding of African mosquitos, and the foreign aid delivered to this continent. He presents panoramas of unusual global incidents, makes light of some unusual public events, and tells fascinating stories about several very odd individuals. The book contains humorous and original tales embracing 88 years of excitement in a remarkable world.