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se of you who follow crime dramas, this is a well-known one, in which made-for-TV movies, books and articles of been made out of many times over.
The author, Joe McGinniss, tells us the story of Dr. Jeffrey MacDonald, who was a renowned surgeon, and also an honored Green Beret, and on one night, back in the 1970s, apparently went on a rampage, and murdered his pregnant wife and two young daughters, all the while blaming it on a group of four hippies who burst into his house, bound and gagged his wife and daughters, and hit him upside the head a couple of times where he didn’t remember many of the details. Circumstantial evidence, just didn’t add up, and the courts came back to convict him of murder.
It’s a real ghoulish tale, especially, considering that he was such an upstanding member of the community and well respected. What made them do this kind of thing?, Who knows. It’s an interesting story, and as I mentioned in the opening, if you like crime dramas, you’ll enjoy this book.
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:
www.StandingAboveTheCrowd.com
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
