Yano:from the Prune Ranch to Skyscrapers - Couverture rigide

Rubino, John Mariano Michael

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0595682103 ISBN 13 : 9780595682102

Editeur : iUniverse, 2007

Synopsis

Mariano, or "Yano," Rubino might have counted himself lucky to survive, let alone achieve. Born on a Central California prune ranch in the midst of the Great Depression, Yano was the child of Sicilian immigrants who spoke no English-and who thus could teach him none. But his parents could instill in him a faith in God and in his own abilities, and an appreciation for family, community, the rewards of hard work, and the good that life has to offer. Armed with these tools, Yano knew that only the sky was the limit!

Beginning in the 1930s and culminating in the present, this motivational memoir recounts his journey: from San Jose farmlands to an exciting career in skyscraper leasing and management, from San Francisco to Sicily and points in between. With infectious enthusiasm, period photographs, and a dash of humor, the author paints a vivid picture of growing up Sicilian-American in California. As his story unfolds, each chapter spotlights a lesson learned and ends with a page encouraging personal meditation on that topic. For instance, we see-and are encouraged to consider-how setbacks can turn out to be gifts, how having faith that you can achieve your goal can make that goal a reality, and how attitude can make all the difference.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Mariano, or "Yano," Rubino might have counted himself lucky to survive, let alone achieve. Born on a Central California prune ranch in the midst of the Great Depression, Yano was the child of Sicilian immigrants who spoke no English-and who thus could teach him none. But his parents could instill in him a faith in God and in his own abilities, and an appreciation for family, community, the rewards of hard work, and the good that life has to offer. Armed with these tools, Yano knew that only the sky was the limit!Beginning in the 1930s and culminating in the present, this motivational memoir recounts his journey: from San Jose farmlands to an exciting career in skyscraper leasing and management, from San Francisco to Sicily and points in between. With infectious enthusiasm, period photographs, and a dash of humor, the author paints a vivid picture of growing up Sicilian-American in California. He also highlights, chapter by chapter, the positive lessons he has learned through experience: on reaching goals, on facing challenges with faith, on building personal and business relationships, on the importance of saying yes when help is needed. As a bonus, each chapter ends with a question encouraging us to consider how these lessons apply to our own lives.

Biographie de l'auteur

John Rubino was an executive with the Henry J. Kaiser organization for twenty-eight years and with Cushman & Wakefield of California for nine. A tireless volunteer and positive force for civic improvement, he has also participated in numerous charities, organizations, and events in the Oakland, California, community. He lives in Daly City, California.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: iUniverse
• Date d'édition: 2007
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0595682103
• ISBN 13: 9780595682102
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 204
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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