I’m sure most of you know by now, that I am quite a “history buff” and love studying about history from all over the world.
This book that I am reviewing the day, entitled “That’s Not in My American History Book” is a very good look at some of the historical folklore that we’ve been taught and tend to believe throughout the years. From his early back to our elementary school days, when we were taught about “Honest Abe Lincoln” and that “Washington Never Told a Lie”, we grew up leaving all kind of things and tend not to take the time to look at it even further.
In this book, author Thomas Ayres, shares with us interesting insight that he is researched about our American history. We will learn new things about Benjamin Franklin, the Wright brothers, 4 July/Independence Day, Andrew Jackson and so much more.
I really enjoyed it, but the old saying goes, the “the pen is mightier than the sword”, and after something is repeated often enough and throughout enough time, it becomes a “truism” that is almost impossible to go against.
I don’t think this book will change your mind on anything that we’ve learned throughout American history, but it’s nice to have “alternate facts”, and hopefully, these are actually true facts as well.
Enjoy reading a really good book, I know I did!
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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