Walking On Sand: The Story of an Immigrant Son and the Forgotten Art of Public Service - Tapa dura

"From devoted family man to successful businessman to dedicated public servant, this story of Rocco Siciliano is a true inspiration. He proves that the American dream is still alive and still attainable--provided you work as hard as he did." "From devoted family man to successful to dedicated public servant, this story of Rocco Siciliano is a true inspiration. He proves that the American dream is still alive and still attainable--provided you work as hard as he did."--Bill Press, political analyst MSNBC "The story of a remarkable man of extraordinary ability, uncompromising integrity, and a strong sense of public service that propelled him to the highest levels of both government and the private sector."--Harold Burson, Founder and Chairman, Burson-Marsteller "It would be hard to find a more heartening example of an ethical climb to the top."--James D. Hodgson, former US Ambassador to Japan and former Secretary of Labor "I always knew Rocco was a splendid 'government man' and a first-rate executive, but now I know that he is also an excellent writer. I enjoyed it thoroughly."--Senator Robert Bennett "Rocco Siciliano's distinguished careers in both the public and the private sectors testify to the power of his intellect, his will, and his ability to creatively solve important problems."--Patricia W. Ingraham, Distinguished Professor of Public Administration, the Maxwell School, Syracuse University "A riveting personal history."--from the foreword by Vartan Gregorian, President, Carnegie Corp. of New York, former President of Brown University "A riveting personal history." from the foreword by Vartan Gregorian, President, Carnegie Corp. of New York, former President of Brown University"

Rocco C. Siciliano broke new ground as the first Italian-American to serve in the White House as an assistant to the president, Dwight D. Eisenhower. At 31, 'Ike's Youngest' attained a prominence not suggested in his humble beginnings in Salt Lake City, Utah. But his upbringing in the Mormon-dominated community, where he balanced the heritage of his striving immigrant parents with his own aspirations for success, prepared him for a wide variety of service. This service includes leading a special weapons platoon in the 10th Mountain Division in World War II, bringing Martin Luther King Jr. to meet with President Eisenhower, and becoming a recognized business leader in California. Siciliano used his expertise in labor, personnel management, and business to contribute substantively to the J. Paul Getty Center, the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association, the Committee for Economic Development, and the 'Volcker' Commission on Public Service, among others. The variety of Siciliano's experiences reinvigorates our understanding of the forgotten art of public service. Walking on Sand emphasizes the role that public service can play for corporations, communities, states, and the nation. This story is a gift from the Greatest Generation to the many people who serve America today and will serve her tomorrow.