Bøger af Wilbur Shapiro

Family events bring lasting memories. Some of the more humorous occurrences of a fictional family of seven are described in poetic verse. The time table includes infant children to adulthood. Siblings went on to produce their own families, and the bar-mitzvah of son Geoffrey is described in detail including the prelude, the ceremony and beyond. In addition stories of adult children produced increased amusement.The golf course produces many legends to relate. Camaraderie of foursomes and interaction with others on the course provide entertaining and humorous tales that protagonists speak of for many years.Some philosophic considerations are also presented along with poems of a generic interest that describe everyday occurrences.Mr. Shapiro is retired from an engineering career that has spanned over 50 years and he still does intermittent consulting. He has always had a penchant for writing and has talent as a poet. Prior to this book, his poetry was mostly of a personal nature. Mr. Shapiro resides in the capital district of New York state with Muriel his wife of 54 years.

Walter Sharp was a once a week hacker trying to find his golf swing. A series of events occurs that enhances his swing and he eventually becomes a world champion. Just when he reaches the pinnacle of success, with fame and fortune, the game bites back.

Amos was abandoned by his father at birth. His mother, Soriana vowed to provide Amos everything in life for him to succeed. Amos was gifted. Unfortunate circumstances landed Soriana and her son in a farming community in New Hampshire. It was there that Amos made his mark and lived up to his calling.

Damon Clark could truly be called the Yo-Yo man. From award winning stock broker, to homeless man, to President of the United States, Damon surely deserves that title. He led our country for two terms and made us aware of and avoided the invisible monster waiting to crush us.

Wilson Shindler's dream was to develop an Oil-Free piston engine. Besides difficult technical hurdles, he had to overcome significant headwinds of corporate greed and evil. Ultimate success leads to a decision fork that would have a profound effect on his future way of life.

Nancy Henderson was afflicted with Cystic Fibrosis (CF). Her ingenious mind enabled her to relate to the world the life of a CF person. She did it through newspaper syndication, book author, CF Magazine, and CF motion picture.