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I hope that the life and career of Aaron Williams, as portrayed in this book, will inspire future generations of underrepresented groups in our society, both men and women, who seek to make a difference by serving America and the world at large. --FROM THE FOREWORD BY HELENE GAYLE, MD, PRESIDENT AND CEO, CHICAGO COMMUNITY TRUST Aaron Williams led the Peace Corps and embodies all its best values--decency, respect for others, and a generous spirit. In A Life Unimagined he makes the case for how we all benefit when countries work together to help those in greatest need. This is certainly a timely message these days when the world can sometimes seem unhinged. Aaron reminds us how their work has engendered goodwill for America in every region of the world. As my old boss Senator Ted Kennedy said, 'It's better to send in the Peace Corps than the Marine Corps.' --JACK LESLIE, CHAIR, WEBER SHANDWICK The takeaway from A Life Unimagined lies in the possibility of rising to unexpected heights through serving others. I know that story. Though we first met on the other side of the world in South Africa at a time of democratic transformation after the release of Nelson Mandela, Aaron and I both grew up on the South Side of Chicago, where life was not always easy. His journey from there to positions of global leadership weaves through the lives of the people and communities he has served, each step in his journey directed by the grace shown him in response. This book is about the power of faith in what's possible, of hoping for the best and working for it. Because his life and work has been about lifting others, this book is a balm and a bulwark in selfish times. --DEVAL PATRICK, FORMER GOVERNOR OF MASSACHUSETTS AND AUTHOR OF A REASON TO BELIEVE: LESSONS FROM AN IMPROBABLE LIFE

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Aaron S. Williams is a Senior Advisor Emeritus for International Development and Government Relations at RTI International and former director of the Peace Corps. The recipient of numerous career service awards and honorary degrees, he lives in Virginia with his wife, Rosa. They have two sons and five grandsons.

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