Virtues of Yesteryear

About the Book

This book of virtues contains a lifetime collection of stories from a thoughtful, selfless and altruistic giant of a man. An entire lifespan, 85 years of remarkable, crisp memories illuminate, for example, how the vulnerability of youth tempts one to drop out of high school, and how this regret is redeemed later in life. The years in the armed service, purchasing a first home, surviving the Great Depression and retirement are stories that will inspire and renew your belief in self. The challenges associated with leading a virtuous life emerge throughout this memoir, and how one is transformed through the process of reconciliation. In this memoir, the ordinary life becomes an extraordinary one through self-awareness, maturity and a natural inclination to do the right things in life. This memoir will renew your faith in our indomitable will to overcome challenges to lead a life of significance through deeply embedded and enduring moral principles.

About the Author

Andy first discovered his artistic and writing talents in high school. He was attracted to poetry like he was attracted to his first girlfriend. He attended Rocky Mountain College in Billings, Montana to pursue art and a new experience. Currently, he has found his passion in writing poetry, abstract art in acrylics and he hopes to compete in his first triathlon soon. Andy’s poetry is inspirational and it motivates him and others to achieve and discover their talents. Writing sustains his passion for life and he hopes to inspire a new generation of young writers. Andy draws inspiration from his art which reflects the intersection between music and his perceptions of what it takes to unite the world. The mosaic mixture of colors in his art subscribes to the notion that a fabric of colors can be weaved to create a unified world.