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Dan Beckmann appears to be an average guy living a common life. That is, until he begins to share his extraordinary collection of surprising stories. He finds adventure the way he finds friends—everywhere. Through his witty, lighthearted, and entertaining tales, he reminds us that the best things in life are free, that extraordinary adventures are always waiting just around the corner—and that it’s never too late to laugh your way to the finish line. No matter where you are in life there are people around you who help you step up, step over, or step to it. Even if you’ve stepped in it!
Price: $17.95
Pages: 190
Publisher: Morgan James Publishing
Imprint: Morgan James Publishing
Publication Date:
08 July 2014
Trim Size: 8.50 X 5.50 in
ISBN: 9781630470562
Format: Paperback
BISACs:
BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Personal Memoirs, HUMOR / General, HUMOR / Form / Parodies
Dan Beckmann worked as a cameraman for NBC News for 15 years. While on staff in Tel Aviv, he helped cover the continuation of the Middle East Peace Process. His travels have taken him throughout Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, helping NBC cover a wide range of stories: from the Olympics in Torino, to coverage of 9-11 at Ground Zero, Hurricane Katrina, and presidential campaigns aboard Air Force One. Aside from The Today Show, Dateline, Nightly News with Brian Williams, and MSNBC, Dan’s work has also been featured on Good Morning America, ESPN, CBS News, CNN, National Geographic, A&E, the BBC, and many other programs worldwide.
Dan is an accomplished columnist, speaks four languages, flies airplanes, loves wine and plays the piano badly. Most likely a result of the wine.
He’s traveled a long way from Fenton, Missouri.
Dan is an accomplished columnist, speaks four languages, flies airplanes, loves wine and plays the piano badly. Most likely a result of the wine.
He’s traveled a long way from Fenton, Missouri.
Acknowledgments
Falsehoods and Liberties
A Note From The Author
Bush, Brokaw, and Burglary at 39,000 Feet
Music in the Midwest: The Sound of My Formidable Years
Stars, Stripes, and Yikes!
Radio Dazed
Laundry Day and Local TV
“His Airness” and The Little Man
My Life and Times in the Middle East
“Is This Supposed To Happen?”
Golfing With an Arnold Palmer
Brother, Can You Spare My Dime?
Spies, Lies, and Videotape
Happy Birthday, John!
“Get Me People in Spandex”
Steven Hawking Unplugged
Space Cowboys
Music Mayhem
There’s Something Fishy Going On In Dubai
Floating from Finland to Florida
Epilogue
Lastly, a quick thanks:
Lastly, Lastly—About the Author:
Falsehoods and Liberties
A Note From The Author
Bush, Brokaw, and Burglary at 39,000 Feet
Music in the Midwest: The Sound of My Formidable Years
Stars, Stripes, and Yikes!
Radio Dazed
Laundry Day and Local TV
“His Airness” and The Little Man
My Life and Times in the Middle East
“Is This Supposed To Happen?”
Golfing With an Arnold Palmer
Brother, Can You Spare My Dime?
Spies, Lies, and Videotape
Happy Birthday, John!
“Get Me People in Spandex”
Steven Hawking Unplugged
Space Cowboys
Music Mayhem
There’s Something Fishy Going On In Dubai
Floating from Finland to Florida
Epilogue
Lastly, a quick thanks:
Lastly, Lastly—About the Author: