Lazarus

Initially Gene's readers found his stories on the Internet. These travel tales were later collected into his first printed work <i>The Chinese Walking Stick</i>. Now we learn more about him in his latest book <i>Lazarus</i>. This is a unique volume of short stories compiled into his autobiography. A writer of exciting short stories Gene assembles his life's tales with his characteristic warmth and wit. <i>Lazarus</i> begins when Gene is seven years old and is hit with the news of his father's untimely death in the midst of his mother's traumatic accident (<i>Now you are the Man of the Family</i>). His story continues with his WWII service and a near fatal train accident followed by a bout with pneumonia. Next we learn of his working career from butcher boy (<i>My First Jobs</i>) to Group President (<i>My Most Memorable Moment</i>).</p><p>We are riveted by his many career adventures. His life changes drastically after his retirement and again when he is hit with cancer. The story <I>Lazarus</I> is a poignant tale of facing his fears at Sloan-Kettering Hospital. Later it becomes his salvation presenting him with the motivation to go on and we are introduced to a little grandchild (<i>Three Days Young</i>) who gives Gene a reason to live.</p><p>The final group of stories shows Gene with his wife Lila as they celebrate milestones together. Read this autobiography and see how obstacles can be overcome.</p>