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Tale of No Two Days Alike - Softcover

Gindraux, Jules

 
9781418491918: Tale of No Two Days Alike
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1418491918 ISBN 13: 9781418491918
Publisher: AuthorHouse, 2004

Synopsis

A recounting of one childhood in pre-World War II China and another childhood in America during the Great Depression and how they came together in Egypt during World War II. Anecdotes of wartime exploits and encounters with maharajahs, ambassadors, Arab sheikhs, corporate leaders, religious primates and heads of state paint a vivid portrait of two fascinating people who experienced first-hand many of the major events of the 20th century.

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About the Author

Jules Gindraux, an Air Force veteran and retired international airline executive, lived and traveled in many parts of the world for 32 years. He was acquainted with diverse customs and ways of life and witnessed the tides of history following World War II. After growing up in Spokane, Washington, during the Great Depression, he served two tours of duty in North Africa as a U.S. Air Force pilot. After his discharge in Cairo, he helped found Middle East Airlines, Lebanon's national airline. He then joined Trans World Airlines and was in overseas managerial positions until retiring in 1978. After retirement he has remained active in environmental protection activities in North Idaho.

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Publisher
AuthorHouse
Publication date
2004
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1418491918
ISBN 13 
9781418491918
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
3
Number of pages
356