Overview

Rocco C. Siciliano broke new ground as the first Italian-American to serve in the White House as an assistant to the president, Dwight D. Eisenhower. At 31, 'Ike's Youngest' attained a prominence not suggested in his humble beginnings in Salt Lake City, Utah. But his upbringing in the Mormon-dominated community, where he balanced the heritage of his striving immigrant parents with his own aspirations for success, prepared him for a wide variety of service. This service includes leading a special weapons platoon in the 10th Mountain Division in World War II, bringing Martin Luther King Jr. to meet with President Eisenhower, and becoming a recognized business leader in California. Siciliano used his expertise in labor, personnel management, and business to contribute substantively to the J. Paul Getty Center, the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association, the Committee for Economic Development, and the 'Volcker' Commission on Public Service, among others. The variety of Siciliano's experiences reinvigorates our understanding of the forgotten art of public service. Walking on Sand emphasizes the role that public service can play for corporations, communities, states, and the nation. This story is a gift from the Greatest Generation to the many people who serve America today and will serve her tomorrow.

Full Product Details

Author:   Rocco C Siciliano ,  Drew Ross
Publisher:   University of Utah Press,U.S.
Imprint:   University of Utah Press,U.S.
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 3.00cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.690kg
ISBN:  

9780874808056

ISBN 10:   0874808057
Pages:   336
Publication Date:   30 August 2004
Audience:   General/trade ,  College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available.

Table of Contents

Foreword Preface Part I. Confronting Invisible Barriers, 1922–1948 1. To Be Like Them yet Not of Them 2. From Famiglia to Family 3. Fuel of My Ambition 4. Love and War at the University 5. Rest of Fire: The Italian Front Line 6. Making the Grade Part II. For the Good of Others, 1949–1971 7. Ike's Youngest 8. The Bracero Program 9. Inside the White House with President Eisenhower 10. Walking on Sand 11. Casting About 12. Nixon's Pay Board: A Public Administration Disaster Part III. Toward a Better America, 1971– 13. The Bottom Line at TICOR 14. The Second Bottom Line: A Corporate Executive's Community Duty 15. The J. Paul Getty Center 16. An America That Works 17. In Search of Good Government Epilogue Index

Reviews

The story of a remarkable man of extraordinary ability, uncompromising integrity, and a strong sense of public service that propelled him to the highest levels of both government and the private sector. Harold Burson, Founder and Chairman, Burson-Marsteller

From devoted family man to successful businessman to dedicated public servant, this story of Rocco Siciliano is a true inspiration. He proves that the American dream is still alive and still attainable--provided you work as hard as he did.

From devoted family man to successful to dedicated public servant, this story of Rocco Siciliano is a true inspiration. He proves that the American dream is still alive and still attainable--provided you work as hard as he did. --Bill Press, political analyst MSNBC The story of a remarkable man of extraordinary ability, uncompromising integrity, and a strong sense of public service that propelled him to the highest levels of both government and the private sector. --Harold Burson, Founder and Chairman, Burson-Marsteller A riveting personal history. --from the foreword by Vartan Gregorian, President, Carnegie Corp. of New York, former President of Brown University I always knew Rocco was a splendid 'government man' and a first-rate executive, but now I know that he is also an excellent writer. I enjoyed it thoroughly. --Senator Robert Bennett It would be hard to find a more heartening example of an ethical climb to the top. --James D. Hodgson, former US Ambassador to Japan and former Secretary of Labor Rocco Siciliano's distinguished careers in both the public and the private sectors testify to the power of his intellect, his will, and his ability to creatively solve important problems. --Patricia W. Ingraham, Distinguished Professor of Public Administration, the Maxwell School, Syracuse University

Author Information

Rocco Siciliano lives with his wife in Beverly Hills, California.

Tab Content 6

Author Website:  

Customer Reviews

Recent Reviews

No review item found!

Add your own review!

Countries Available

All regions