Böcker av Harold M Kolenbrander

In a world often paralyzed by fear and complacency, "Pushing Boundaries: How Risk Takers Shape Our World (and You Can Too!)" serves as a beacon of inspiration, urging you to become the risk-taker society needs. Harold M. Kolenbrander guides you through the life stories of incredible individuals who have rewritten the norms in fields ranging from civil rights to cutting-edge technology. Each story is not just a history lesson but an intimate look at the mechanics of change-how daring choices lead to transformative outcomes that better our world.But the book is more than just a collection of biographies. Harold also reflects on his own exciting/interesting/blessed life journey from the Midwest to New England. Along the way, he became a college professor and administrator, a university president, and a proponent of societal change, learning firsthand the importance of taking calculated risks.Discover the shared qualities of these pioneers and introspect about your role in the world. Will you be a spectator, or will you be a catalyst for change? As you turn the last page, you'll find yourself confronted with a compelling challenge: to identify your own areas of potential impact and to embrace risk as your ally in making a difference. This is more than a book; it's a call to action in a world that needs you now more than ever.

Born and raised in the Midwest, Harold M. Kolenbrander is the embodiment of Midwestern values. Yet coming of age in the 1940s and 50s in a small farming town was not without its excitement and, at times, danger. And for Kolenbrander, it was an environment that bred curiosity, exploration and ingenuity. In Coming of Age in a Town Time Forgot, Kolenbrander presents a series of autobiographical vignettes in which he revisits his hometown, a place he describes as a town that time forgot. While reflecting on his youth, he describes beloved pastimes as an "e;invincible"e; adolescent, recounts how his experiences shaped the man he became, and even considers the meaning of life. Kolenbrander's heartfelt memoir is a testament to the ties that bind us and a moving tribute to the profound and lasting impact of family, friendship and community.