Author : Howard Livingston
Publisher : AuthorHouse
ISBN 13 : 1410720802
Total Pages : 293 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (17 download)
Book Synopsis Deadly Procurement by : Howard Livingston
Download or read book Deadly Procurement written by Howard Livingston and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2003-04-17 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In his uniquely witty way, Tom Alman provides a humorous but informative look at some of life's most perplexing issues. In the process he dissects a number of sacred cows. Mr. Alman exposes numerous inefficiencies in both private business and government agencies and discusses the proper role of government in our democracy. He identifies the factors that make America great, and endorses while questioning the political system that will preserve this greatness. Alman goes on to suggest reforms and/or the abolishment of some of our beloved institutions, including our legal system, public education, the Internal Revenue Service, and the Post Office. He even dares to rank the last ten presidents, giving supporting rationale. Marching bravely into the taboo area of religion, he discusses the evolution of modern religions and dares even to discuss the value of prayer, the importance of church attendance, and how certain we can be of God's Will. His examination of man's reluctance to assume personal responsibility and strange behavior in the delicate areas of race relations and sex is really intriguing. Mr. Alman's book comes alive through the cast of fictional neighborhood characters, most notably Shifty Sheister, the retired attorney; Dr. Cosmo Payne, surgeon; Artie Gay, the alternate lifestyle artist; and Mark Sist, a liberal thorn in the author's left side! Given the contrarian nature of many of Alman's positions, every reader will certainly find something to disagree with. But they may also find something that reinforces their own beliefs! Here's what other readers had to say. — "As a Canadian-born American citizen who has conducted business in both countries, I believe Tom has hit the bulls-eye on what makes America great! His witty description of our supply and demand-driven free enterprise system should be required reading for government policy makers!" G. Denton Clark, President (Ret.) RCA Canada — "I know just enough about national politics to know Tom Alman knows too much! He has exposed us politicians! But I am glad to see that he exposes my lawyer friends as well. I hope their sense of humor is as good as mine!" Ted Hopson, Vice Mayor Unicoi, TN and retired GE executive — "You will find Tom Alman's style both charming and informative, his impeccable logic both persuasive and challenging, and whether you agree with his conclusions or not you will be forced to think about things you may never before have thought out." Don Helgeson, Author (Prentice Hall books on proposal writing) — "Tom Alman pushes the boundaries of conventional suppositions. Read him with an open mind. And if you can't, then perhaps you should examine the concrete boundaries of your own thinking! Mr. Alman is one note in the song that may become the world religion of some tomorrow. A world of tolerance, harmony, peace and love!" Lee D. Cary, Doctor of Theology and retired Methodist minister
