**** “ ‘Saint’ Jerome has properly written a scholarly reminiscence about his coming of age in an era when extreme marketing was important. He states that he taught his students everything he knew – which could fit on one page. The need for minimization.”
~ Carleen B. Skawski
**** “The book tracks the journey of Jerry Antil from a college student at Xavier University to a more than successful marketing professional. Told in an informal and casual style, the reader is allowed to see and experience the world through Jerry’s eyes. It shows how he engaged with and learned from significant people he encountered during his professional development. His was not an easy road but he met obstacles and disappointments with a drive to continue forward no matter what. A side benefit of this work is an increase in knowledge of marketing and franchising. P. S. I found Chapter 28 hard to get through. It felt intense.”
~ Barbara Ivers
**** “Overall I found the book interesting and challenging, but a little slow at the beginning. “The ‘convent girl’ relationship was necessary but less detail would be better. It is obvious that the author is a risk taker, intelligent, creative and humble at the same time. Maybe another book will be written by the author to conclude his marketing experiences.” (Book comparisons: Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson; Titan: The Life of John D. Rockefeller Sr, by Ron Chernow)
~ M.B.S .
**** “I enjoyed the book for the ‘times’ it covered & the references to localities I was familiar with. At times it seemed ‘too good to be true’, meeting ‘the right people at the right time’ more than once or twice. I wonder if ‘bargaining’ for jobs is still done at that high level. I think the author was born at the right time for a story like this to be told. His ‘mentors’ were wonderful people and very generous to always be there for him. The author is BOLD and BRAVE and has given me a new definition of ‘flair’”
~ D.D.
**** “This is a memorable book. Your sense of humor is evident throughout. I was especially touched that you discussed the Civil Rights struggles in the 60’s. Many memoir writers talk about their lives their struggles but not the social issues of the larger world that certainly affect us all – your comments on page 80 resonated with me. I remember that time and wondered why people around me were so passive. Who’d have thought an ordinary person could have picked up the phone and told Governor Wallace (or someone like him) what he felt?!
~ Joanne L. Carpenter
**** “The book accounts aspects of the author’s life which will help the reader to plot directions of his/her life in a positive way.”
~ Millie Norton
*** and ½
~ P.C.
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~ J.M.
*** “Do you want a beach book? Here it is especially if you are over 50. Antil tells the story of how he got to where he wanted to be. Today’s youth might not believe it. No texting just plain telephone and face to face talking. It’s fun to ride his train to success. It is light enjoyable reading to just relax.” (Book comparisons: Marilyn and Me – Jack Underhill)
