You'd Better Watch Those French Girls: Memoirs of a Very Lucky Man
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.22 (544 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1523944730 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 240 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-04-10 |
| Language | : | English |
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A lively, humorous, and sometimes emotional narrative, his is a story that needs to be told.. Courage and perseverance were values they shared deeply and that day began a lifetime journey of love and experiences together.Dan and Genevieve encountered some traumatic scrapes with authority and we learn how they stood strong in their beliefs of justice and equality. That event had a profound effect on the future of the couple and their young son Eric.Now 86 years old, Dan shares his adventures and philosophy with crystal-clear recollection. We also read about several harrowing circumstances, along with many humorous and quirky incidents, during Dan's job assignments in France, Italy, England, Germany, Belgium, Libya, Washington D.C., and Japan.One highlight describes how Dan, working in Libya during the Gaddafi regime takeover, risked his life and career to save another man from death or imprisonment. It was the last thing she said to him as he innocently embarked on a fulfilling career of unexpected adventures as a teacher and administrator in the overseas school system for U.S. Daniel A. governments. DeCarlo's memoir, "Watch Out for Those French Girls," is titled from his mother's words of caution. military dependents.A chance meeting with a lovely young Frenchwoman named Genevieve proved to be remarkably good fortune. Growing up during the Great Depression and World Wa
His gifted wife Genevieve, the strength behind all that he accomplished, shared his passion for education and the arts. Stranger than fiction, his story is an entertaining roller-coaster ride intertwined with actual historical events.--Thalya De Mott, contributing editor, Chicken Soup from the Soul of HawaiiA delightful book! Dan DeCarlo tells us of growing up in an Italian immigrant family, his career as an educator, and his retirement in Hawaii. Their world-wide adventures reveal some valuable life lessons to readers.--Susan Marg, memoir writer and author of Ask Me Anything:A MemoirA compelling story. Dan's memoir is an inspiring story of integrity, courage, commitment, and selfless love.--Dr. The incident almost stirred an international crisis. As a naïve schoolteacher who inadvertently becomes an international man of intrigue, Dan DeCarlo faces harrowing circumstances while
Sherry Bastion said A testament to the power of love. From the very beginning of this book, it's clear that Daniel DeCarlo did not expect to live an extraordinary life. But that's exactly what he did. His story is a great read from start to finish and is, not surprisingly, full of profound lessons about love, sacrifice and the value of gratitude.The book's title cleverly portends a course of events that leads Daniel into situations that ultimately impact his family, his life and his career. At the center of it all stands his beloved Genevieve, whose warmth and essenc. Great Stories Dan B. What a marvelous book. When I reflect on the numerous trials and tribulations Mr. DeCarlo relates in his wonderful auto-biography, I can’t help but think of the bible story of “Daniel and the Lion’s Den”. In page after page, no matter what obstacle was thrown his way, his faith in both God and his fellow man kept him strong and true.The life lessons that can be gleaned from Daniel’s story are direct proof to why labeling him an educator describes not simply his profession, but what is. "5 Stars" according to Daniel De Carlo. I just ordered my Kindle copy so I can finally enlarge the text enough for me to read it with my vision disability. I like the way it flows in print and enjoy recalling the stories again. I'm also thinking of other juicy or humorous tidbits I could have included, and now joking about creating a sequel! I'll be posting these snippets on my Facebook page instead, along with a growing collection of photos which didn't fit in the book.I want to express my deepest gratitude to friends, family, former students and co-wo
Well into his eighties, he continues to serve as a substitute teacher in Hawaii public schools and maintains an active senior lifestyle. Dan dedicates his life story to his dear and loving wife Genevieve. . Dan DeCarlo has devoted his life to improving the quality of education for young people