Imagination-Building: The Memoirs of John Douglas Forbes (1910 - 2018), First Professor of the Darden School of the University of Virginia
$39.99
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Book Synopsis: The Memoirs of John Douglas Forbes encompass watching the streetlamp lighters of San Francisco in 1912, to visiting the Royal Crescent in Bath in 2001, among many other memories. Art curator, educator, First Professor of the Darden School of the University of Virginia; hiker, kite flyer and traveler, who made a second family with the new wife he found through placing a Personal Ad in a magazine after becoming a widower --- John Douglas Forbes followed an unusual path. M.E. Forbes, in An Afterword to the Memoirs, speaks of the 38-year "May-December" journey she shared with Dr. Forbes.
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Imagination-Building: The Memoirs of John Douglas Forbes (1910 - 2018), First Professor of the Darden School of the University of Virginia, is a captivating book that takes you on a journey through the life of an extraordinary individual. From witnessing the streetlamp lighters of San Francisco in 1912 to exploring the picturesque Royal Crescent in Bath in 2001, this book is filled with an incredible collection of memories that will transport you to different places and times.
John Douglas Forbes, an art curator, educator, and the First Professor of the Darden School of the University of Virginia, was not your typical academic. He was an adventurer, a hiker, a kite flyer, and a traveler. Through his memoirs, you'll get a glimpse into his remarkable life and the unconventional path he chose to follow. One of the most fascinating aspects of his story is how he found a second family by placing a Personal Ad in a magazine after the loss of his wife, forming a unique "May-December" relationship that lasted for 38 years.
In the memoirs, M.E. Forbes provides an intimate afterword that delves into her personal experience on this remarkable journey shared with Dr. Forbes. Her words add depth and emotional connection to the book, allowing readers to truly empathize with the joys, sorrows, and triumphs of their relationship.
If you're looking for a book that will challenge your imagination, inspire you to embrace life's adventures, and celebrate the power of love and resilience, then Imagination-Building: The Memoirs of John Douglas Forbes is a must-read. Start your own journey through the extraordinary life of Dr. Forbes today.
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