Willette Kotan: a Backward Glance

Publisher Marketing: "Willette Kotan: A Backward Glance" presents glimpses into some of the world's most beautiful settings while reminding the reader that every destination has its unique personality. From Richard Wright's abbreviated summation on racism in the United States to a reexamination of the fundamentalist view of Buddhism, Willette Kotan's travel notes on living life to the fullest will inspire and educate. This biographical volume includes travel notes about some of the most beautiful locations a tourist can explore. Within Kotan's journal are historical tidbits and abbreviated philosophical notes relating her thoughts on her sights and experiences. In the course of her adventures, there are many passages that incorporate humor along with the facts-a memorable combination. More than just a biography and travel log, this book portrays Willette Kotan's everyday and yet extraordinary life. Presented by her brother, John Sheldon, it relates her observations, insights, and worldviews, both to tell her story and in hopes that they may offer a broadened perspective on the world and its inhabitants. The reader will find the index by classification helpful: a list of celebrity quotes, aspects of unfair government farming policies, a viewpoint of racism as expressed by Richard Wright in 1945, the reading process as well as other topics of interest outside of travel. Contributor Bio:  Sheldon, John The author is an ordinary American. He was raised North of Sacramento, California in the semi-rural community of Hagginwoord. His parents went through the depression in the thirties and never had much money but were always very supportive of their two sons. The author became an Eagle Scout, played sports in high school, and was President of his Senior class. He was also the Valedictorian at his graduation from high school. He served in the army directly after World War II and attained the rank of Sgt. He attended Community College in Sacramento and received an M. B. A from the University of California, Berkeley. He was able to attend college thanks to the G. I bill and worked from 20-40 hours a week. He had a successful career in the Corporate world. He has been married 48 years and has three grown sons and seven grandchildren. In retirement in Rancho Mirage, California, he serves on the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce and is past president of the Rancho Mirage Rotary Club. When asked why he wrote this book, he replied, ""I have always been very patriotic. I love our country and hope this book will motivate those who can, to fix what is broken so that our country will continue to be a great place to live and prosper." "