Author Bio And Book Background

When it came time to write for a personal project, I knew I wanted to write about something important.  I questioned what is important to people?  What would be so important that someone would die for it? That led to much research looking for possible leaders worth writing about.  I finally selected a diverse group of 18 individuals who represented different countries, cultures, religions, age groups and occupations.  Some were born in poverty, some in wealth and others in between. What they shared in common was a belief in something that was worth pursuing no matter what.  What the belief was varied by each individual.  They pursued what they thought was right, not for fame or riches, but because it seemed the right thing to do. Like the individuals who I write about, I know that we each have a finite amount of time in this life.  This book represents my own legacy in tribute to those who paid the ultimate price.  Their stories need to be retold and kept alive for each generation. I believe we each have something to contribute in our lifetime. My professional background started as a newspaper reporter and photographer in Collinsville, Illinois.  From there, I worked in hospital public relations dealing with stories involving life and death.  Then I made the transition to the corporate world, where I work for a Fortune 500 company, named UniGroup Worldwide UTS - the sister company to Mayflower and United Van Lines.  Working in global transportation, I have had the opportunity to meet persons from all over the world.  Understanding and respecting different cultures is one of the most important lessons to learn in this life. I hope that life takes you on a great journey and that you make the most of every opportunity.  I look forward to your legacy. ~ Susan Vollmer