Bøger af John P Boyle

This is the story of how the Rinky Dink skateboard evolved in the early 1960's and how it was instrumental in seeding the thrill of skateboarding throughout the United States. Skateboard historians concentrate their research on southern California where they were first developed, but provide little information about how it became a skating sensation throughout the entire United States and other countries. Many say it happened spontaneously, but are unaware of the entrepreneurial efforts of individuals who first manufactured and sold skateboards in other U.S. locations. During the early 1960's, sales resistance was strong in major cities where no one had seen a skateboard or witnessed a youngster speeding along a sidewalk on a board with roller skate wheels. The author manufactured and sold over a million Rinky Dink skateboards, but in 1961 was laughed out of buying offices with statements like, " no one in their right mind would attempt to skate on a contraption like this" or "it looks like a good way to break every bone in your body. Thanks, but no thanks." The authors first skateboard ads appeared in Specialty Salesman magazine in early 1962. It reached a national audience of over a quarter million salesmen and resulted in sales of skateboards throughout the entire United States. First skateboards like the Scooterbug and Rinky Dink were the forerunners that belonged to the early development period of a fully developed skateboard phenomenon and were instrumental in creating today's skateboard sport.

Three year old Marie astonishes her grandfather when she relates stories from previous lives she has lived. When we analyze the stories of children like Marie who have never heard of reincarnation, hypnosis or age regression, it is difficult to deny that reincarnation exists. Marie's recollection of previous lives provides insight into the age-old question of the possibility of living again after our present life has ended. Examples: When eating lunch Marie's grandfather stated, "I was starving, really starving."Marie lowered her spoon and spoke as her eyes glistened with tears. "You don't know what it's like to starve, Papa. You don't know what it's like to be hungry and have no food. You don't know what it's like to be thirsty and have no water. You don't know what it's like to have no mother or father or anyone to care for you. You don't know what it's like to be scared all the time....so scared you can't sleep at night. You don't know what it's like to cry from hunger and thirst and loneliness and fear. It happened to me a long, long time ago. It happened before anyone in our family was alive. It happened long before even you were in your mother's tummy, Papa. I was only a child and all alone. etc., etc.A few days later she curled into a fetal position and said, "Look, Papa, this is the way I was before I was born. I didn't have to stay with my mom all the time. My body was there, but not me. Sometimes I went 'home' for a short time then I would return.....When I was finally born I was so scared and cold, I was wishing I could get back in my mom's tummy where it was warm and safe. When I opened my eyes a tiny bit, all I could see were eyes staring at me. They scared me and I closed my eyes tight, hoping they would go away. Finally, they wrapped me in a warm 'blankey' and I felt warm and happy. I was filled with happiness that I was alive. I was so excited and happy. Was it that way when you were born, Papa? Her Papa wondered: Is this why small children are so attached to their small blanket for a few years after birth. It represents warmth, comfort and a safe haven after the trauma of birth.As time went by, Marie described how she was a great chef in France and how she became a doctor after emigrating from China to America when she was 19 years old and could not speak English. Her words of wisdom are fascinating and lend credence to the proof of reincarnation.