Firefighter.by Herman Williams with James Hall James Hall may refer to: In politics and government:
abbr. International Standard Book Number ISBN International Standard Book Number ISBN n abbr (= International Standard Book Number) → ISBN m 1-588-25006-7 Family ties Emmy Award-winner Montel Williams Montel Brian Anthony Williams (born July 3, 1956 in Baltimore, Maryland) is an American television talk show host. Military career Williams enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1974 and completed his recruit training at MCRD Parris Island, South Carolina. , host of The Montel Williams Show, has published several of his own works under Mountain Movers Press, a company he created as an imprint im·print tr.v. im·print·ed, im·print·ing, im·prints 1. To produce (a mark or pattern) on a surface by pressure. 2. To produce a mark on (a surface) by pressure. 3. of Hay House, Inc. Recently, Williams expanded his line with a project very close to home--Firefighter, written by Herman Williams Jr., Montel's father. Firefighter tells the story of those we see as heroes, especially in the aftermath of 9/11. The autobiography autobiography: see biography. autobiography Biography of oneself narrated by oneself. Little autobiographical literature exists from antiquity and the Middle Ages; with a handful of exceptions, the form begins to appear only in the 15th century. takes us from Herman Williams' childhood to his rise as the first African-American fire chief of a major U.S. city. Although Williams' was able to achieve his dream and become a firefighter, he wasn't always treated as a welcomed member of the team. "Not only did I have to fight fires, I was struggling through the hardships of racism, knowing that my life could depend on the very firefighters who wouldn't let me eat with them in the firehouse." In the end, Williams triumphed over adversity ad·ver·si·ty n. pl. ad·ver·si·ties 1. A state of hardship or affliction; misfortune. 2. A calamitous event. , and his story explores how Williams refused to accept anything short of his dream. "I believed in a better life for my family and equality for all Americans." What does Williams want readers to take from his story and experience? "I would be very lucky if the lessons of my life could inspire some other people who are up against big odds," he says. "Whatever you do, have faith in yourself, always." Even with their connections, these celebrities are flexing their entrepreneurial muscle. Capitalizing on their success and the lessons they've learned, celebrities and their self-published books are attracting fans who are eager to support these new ventures. |
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