Loves, Life and Laughter, the highly enjoyable journey of BILL 'Aloha' EDDY - Softcover

Bill Eddy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0989233901 ISBN 13: 9780989233903

Publisher: Aloha Eddy Publishing Company, 2013

Synopsis

Bill Eddy loves to write. He also loves Hawaii. In 1959, the same year the territory became a state, he read James Michener s novel Hawaii, and dreamed about seeing the islands someday. Well, that someday came just three years later, when young Eddy, on his first voyage aboard the USS Parsons, not only spotted Diamond Head for the first time, but also observed the then-new memorials at Pearl Harbor. He knew how the events that had taken place there had shaped his family s life, but had no idea how much Hawaii would come to shape his life in the coming decades.

Take a good look at the cover of the book. It conveys the heart and soul of Bill s journey: Much more than just a story of a man s life, with its triumphs and tragedies it is an extraordinarily open, humorous and humane exploration of growing older (unavoidably), growing wiser (occasionally), but never, thank heavens, growing up or giving up.

Who is Bill Aloha Eddy? After all, the name Eddy is not Hawaiian, it is English. As far as he knows he is not a descendant of, or related to, anyone from Hawaii. But Aloha not only means Hello and Goodbye, it also means much more than that. Aloha is the essence of relationships, valuing mutual regard and affection for others. Living Aloha is a way of life, and significant guiding principle for Bill. Loves, Life & Laughter is a story of family, role models, values and friends along with a few surprises along the way. It is a story about an American boy and his highly enjoyable journey through life.

About this title

About the Author

Bill Aloha Eddy is a well-­ known writer within his field, and has been publishing the very popular newsletter The Eddy Line since 2004. His good friend, creative director Bob Liljenwall encouraged Bill to share the news of his travels, experiences, special people, and his observations on life in general. Bill is an entrepreneur with 35 years experience in commercial real estate planning, development and leasing. He was born and bred in Southern California. He currently runs a highly successful commercial real estate consulting company with his partner and wife, Linda Eddy.

They live in beautiful Newport Beach, California, but just can t stay away for long from their beloved Hawaii.

Review

The story of Bill s Journey, told with such passion and humor, helped me recapture memories of the best times and magic of an era. --Tom Bahler (Author, Composer, Producer)

I loved Bill s narrative style with amusing comments punctuating the text. His writing held my attention resulting in a fast moving story. His maturing and adventures take many of us back to a similar upbringing. I really enjoyed it. --Alan Beall CSM (Founder and President, The Beall Corporation, Honolulu, Hawaii)

Most people believe they lead fascinating lives, but sadly few actually do. For years, and over several beers, I ve told my friend Bill he should chronicle his life s stories. Now, guys like me have the ultimate how-to-guide for living a truly fascinating life. --Russ Knocke (Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Public Affairs, U.S. Department of Homeland)

Edition details

• Publisher: Aloha Eddy Publishing Company
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 0989233901
• ISBN 13: 9780989233903
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 255