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What We Give: From Marine to Philanthropist

by Terry Salman
Terry Salman
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"We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give." —Winston Churchill
What makes a soldier? What makes a business mind? What makes a philanthropist? In this rich memoir, Canadian icon of mining finance and public service Terry Salman reflects on his remarkable life, offering inspiration and mentorship for others seeking to build their own legacies.
Salman traces his journey from his modest beginnings in Montreal as the son of a Turkish immigrant father and Quebec-born mother, to the traumas of the Vietnam War, to his rise up the Canadian business world, and the growing dedication to service that earned him the Order of Canada.
He recounts the moments that shaped him: the brotherhood of the U.S. Marines and the lifelong duty of loyalty and community they instilled in him; the traumas he endured as a young sergeant in Vietnam; his return to Canada and the mentors who helped guide his success; and his many roles in helping others.
As he climbs the corporate ladder, his deep-seated faith and commitment to social responsibility grows. He takes on leadership roles, including chairman of the Vancouver Public Library Foundation and the St. Paul's Hospital Foundation—where he helped fund a hospice for AIDS patients—and Honorary Consul General of the Republic of Singapore.
Offering an inside view at the Canadian business, political, and philanthropic landscape, What We Give is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand how some are driven to succeed, and to give back.

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Publisher: Page Two Books, Inc. Edition: Unabridged

OverDrive Listen audiobook

  • ISBN: 9781774582879
  • File size: 239147 KB
  • Release date: November 1, 2022
  • Duration: 08:18:13

MP3 audiobook

  • ISBN: 9781774582879
  • File size: 239177 KB
  • Release date: November 1, 2022
  • Duration: 08:20:09
  • Number of parts: 8

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subjects

Biography & Autobiography Business Military Nonfiction

Languages

English

"We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give." —Winston Churchill
What makes a soldier? What makes a business mind? What makes a philanthropist? In this rich memoir, Canadian icon of mining finance and public service Terry Salman reflects on his remarkable life, offering inspiration and mentorship for others seeking to build their own legacies.
Salman traces his journey from his modest beginnings in Montreal as the son of a Turkish immigrant father and Quebec-born mother, to the traumas of the Vietnam War, to his rise up the Canadian business world, and the growing dedication to service that earned him the Order of Canada.
He recounts the moments that shaped him: the brotherhood of the U.S. Marines and the lifelong duty of loyalty and community they instilled in him; the traumas he endured as a young sergeant in Vietnam; his return to Canada and the mentors who helped guide his success; and his many roles in helping others.
As he climbs the corporate ladder, his deep-seated faith and commitment to social responsibility grows. He takes on leadership roles, including chairman of the Vancouver Public Library Foundation and the St. Paul's Hospital Foundation—where he helped fund a hospice for AIDS patients—and Honorary Consul General of the Republic of Singapore.
Offering an inside view at the Canadian business, political, and philanthropic landscape, What We Give is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand how some are driven to succeed, and to give back.

Expand title description text
Biography & Autobiography Business Military Nonfiction
  • Details

    Publisher:
    Page Two Books, Inc.
    Edition:
    Unabridged

    OverDrive Listen audiobook
    ISBN: 9781774582879
    File size: 239147 KB
    Release date: November 1, 2022
    Duration: 08:18:13

    MP3 audiobook
    ISBN: 9781774582879
    File size: 239177 KB
    Release date: November 1, 2022
    Duration: 08:20:09
    Number of parts: 8

  • Creators
  • Formats
    OverDrive Listen audiobook
    MP3 audiobook
  • Languages
    English
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