This was a very interesting book to read and to learn about some of the great figures of history, and how they died, and how history might have been different if they had managed to live a little bit longer.
Author, Dr. Mackowiak, research is the circumstances that surrounded the deaths of 13 historical figures, such as, Abraham Lincoln, Stonewall Jackson, Caligula, Buddha, Charles Darwin, John Lenin, Eleanor Roosevelt and several more. Most of these people, we may have an idea of how they died, and the circumstances that surrounded it, but the author, takes us one step further and examining the medical practices of the day, compared to the medical practices of today, and how their lives may have been saved, and the course of history would’ve taken a different course.
Of course, it’s all hypothetical, but, if you use your imagination a little bit, you’ll go along on an enjoyable ride throughout history, reliving the lives of these great historical figures, who, set the course of history, but guess what, history just might have been a little bit different if events played out just a little bit differently.
If you like history, you’re really enjoy this book, and if you like suspense and drama, you’ll enjoy it even more.
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!
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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.
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