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Overview2020 First Place Chanticleer International Book Awards in the Hearten Uplifting & Inspiring Non-Fiction category. Bill Pullen is a brilliant storyteller. Whether it's his childhood encounter with a V1 flying bomb, a renegade monkey in Suriname, the time he had to fire George Carlin, or one of his many other recollections, you will feel as though you were right there when the action happened. His story begins with heartwarming memories of his early years on the outskirts of London during World War II. Following his first job as a bartender at The Savoy Hotel in London, he accepted a one-year assignment at the Hotel Plaza Athenee in Paris. While there a chance meeting with an American financier led to a once-in-a-lifetime job offer and his eventual emigration to the United States. From historic country inns to five-star hotels on three continents, he shares anecdotes of his experiences with friends, family, and a myriad of celebrities whom he met along the way. All done with great humor and insight. Life goes on after retirement. In the final two chapters, Bill relates the importance of community involvement and the highly emotional connection he made while in Sri Lanka. That experience culminated in the creation of a foundation supporting some of that island's poorest children and what became his lifetime passion and mission. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Bill PullenPublisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform Imprint: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.10cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.549kg ISBN: 9781542992060ISBN 10: 1542992060 Pages: 412 Publication Date: 12 June 2017 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationBorn in England, Bill Pullen's 52-year career in the hospitality industry encompassed experiences in interesting venues on three continents. He now resides in Central Florida in The Villages, the largest golfing community in the world. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |