Bill Kirvan

Broschiertes Buch

Things I Learned While Breathing on a Regular Basis

Beschreibung

Why would someone who in his early academic years was a C minus student in all subjects relating to the English language write a book? My beginning started when I realized what going to basketball camp in the fourth grade meant to me. Finding something that infatuated me and over time, making slow and steady progress while doing something I loved, was an eye opener. I didn't mind the effort required to become a better player. The next important step was getting married and understanding how important is was to have a sense of purpose. I was part of team that was raising a family. A sense of purpose is a great motivator. My final driver was realizing my children and grandchildren should understand that I wasn't a grandfather from birth. Growing up is filled with a multitude of highs and lows, and it is important to move forward, taking the good with the bad. I wanted to give them a taste of the things I learned over time. In the early stages of life, so many young people have absolutely no clue as how much they will learn, growing physically and intellectually as they advance from teenagers to young adulthood. My suggestion is, find something you love to do early in life and decide to be very good in your field. There are no losses from this strategy as you will find something meant for you or something to stay away from. For me, it was important I stay away from engineering.

Autor

For the first five years of his life, there was constant movement. As the first of four children and son of a naval officer, homes changed often. Around his first birthday, his dad was uncomfortable with the current rumors and sent his son and wife from Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, to New York State. Five months later, the Japanese air force dropped in for an unexpected surprise visit. He has appreciated that foresight for over seventy-five years. After five years of continuous movement, they settle in Alexandria, Virginia, where the family base would remain for fifty years. He graduated from Blessed Sacrament Grade school, Gonzaga High School, and the US Naval Academy. He never had to move during those important years. A major portion of his life is presented in this book and will not be repeated in the bio. He served six years as a naval officer, resigning after finding out the hard way engineering was not for him. He is retired at present but stays busy in a variety of activities. He and his wife, Linda, have been married for fifty-two years, but he is still on probation. They have five adult children and grandchild number 17 is expected to arrive in January. This is his first book and has been written from his memory of growing up. "Young people have no idea of the incredible things they can accomplish in life." Enjoy.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: AuthorHouse
• Seitenzahl: 168
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. Oktober 2015
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 9mm
• Gewicht: 254g
• ISBN-13: 9781504954280
• ISBN-10: 1504954289
• Artikelnr.: 44032681