Wow!!! This was a pretty chilling book, that even in the mist of a hot summer day, sent chills up and down my spine. I’ve read quite a few books about serial killers, but some of the individuals that the author describes in his book, take the cake.
You wonder, how in the world anybody could go into an Amish community and kill young schoolgirls. Our how someone could be a nurse orderly at a hospital, and systematically, kill numbers of people without any remorse. These are the kind of crimes that are covered in this book, and the author does a fantastic job of bringing it to life and really helping you to relive it all over again.
Those of you who’ve gotten to know me and my book reports over the years, probably know that I like reading crime and serial killer books, not so much because that’s “where I am”, but because the authors that I choose to read, do such a fantastic job of making the stuff seem “larger-than-life”.
This is another great book that I recommend to anyone who has those kind of interests, you won’t regret it.
James Donaldson is a Washington State University graduate (’79). After an outstanding basketball career with WSU, he went on to play professional basketball in the NBA with the Seattle Supersonics, San Diego/L.A. Clippers, Dallas Mavericks, New York Knicks, and Utah Jazz. He also played for several teams in the European Leagues in Spain, Italy, and Greece, and he toured with The Harlem Globetrotters to wrap up his career. James was an NBA All-Star in 1988 while playing center for the Dallas Mavericks. In 2006, James was inducted into the Pac-10 Sports Hall of Fame and also the Washington State University Athletic Hall of Fame. In 2010, James was elected as a board member for the NBA Retired Players Association.
James frequently conducts speaking engagements (motivational, inspirational, educational) for organizations, schools, and youth groups.
In 2010, James was the recipient of the NBA Legends of Basketball ABC Award, awarded for outstanding contributions in Athletics–Business–Community.
He believes in being a role model for success and professionalism to the scores of young people to whom he devotes so much of his time. He currently serves on several boards and committees and is a member of many organizations.
James believes in developing relationships that create a “Win-Win” environment for everyone involved, and in being the best he can be!
For more information about James Donaldson or to request he speak at your event, contact him at:
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JamesD@StandingAboveTheCrowd.com
1-800-745-3161 (voicemail & fax)
James Donaldson is the author of “Standing Above The Crowd” and “Celebrating Your Gift of Life” and founder of the Your Gift of Life Foundation which focuses on mental health awareness and suicide prevention, especially pertaining to our school aged children and men.
If you’re interested in having James come and speak to your group of young adults, business entrepreneurs, aspiring political and community leaders, and athletic teams, please contact him at jamesd@yourgiftoflife.org and or leave a personal message for him at 1-800-745-3161. Keep up with him and read about how he is reaching out and making a difference in the lives of so many around the world at www.yourgiftoflife.org
