Impressions, soleil couchant

About the Book

Bi-lingual account in French then in English of a personal and professional itinerary (non-fiction biography), spread over 5 continents, addressing the intellect (economic, political, industrial, organisational, religious, mystical etc.), as well as the senses (artistic, visual, gastronomical, musical, smell, emotions etc.) with comments and discussions, combining a solid sense of humour with considerations on the meaning of life and of its power engine. In short, a Nietzschean exploration of the two faces of human nature, the Apollonian and Dionysian ones.

About the Author

Richard Denis Robert Valton Born in Paris, France, on 17/4/1943 Secondary education: lycées Claude Bernard and Janson de Sally, Paris Ecole des mines of Nancy 1963-1966 Institut d'Etudes Politiques, Université d'Aix-en-Provence Marseille 1966-1968 Ingénieur civil des mines at Gécamines, Katanga, Zaïre 1968-1973 MBA Insead, Fontainebleau 1973-1974 Chairman/CEO Electrolux CR, Vincennes 1974-1983 Manager Strategic Planning, BHP Iron Ore, Perth WA 1984-1996 Director Swiss Trading company, Zug, Switzerland 1996-2000 Tutor Business Policy/Marketing Strategy, Curtin University Business School, Perth 2001 Coach/mentor/advisor for Aboriginal groups and small companies, Perth 2001-2010 Australian Business Volunteer/Advisor for small enterprises on Pacific Islands and in South-East Asia 2008-2010 Author of Impressions, soleil couchant and The Fraternity Revolution.