About Go Far, Give Back, Live Greek
Go Far, Give Back, Live Greek is the odyssey of one man’s journey from his childhood village on a Greek island, struggling to surive wartime occupation, to becoming a highly successful businessman, political advisor, fundraiser, and recipient of the Ellis Island Medal of Honor. It is a journey of perilous ocean crossings and illegal immigration, of arrest and deportation, interspersed with years of hard work and high risks that are essential components of the American Dream.
Written with passion and insight, Go Far, Give Back, Live Greek is beautifully optimistic and refreshingly free-thinking, yet is at all times connected to an ancient source of wisdom and love for humanity. From the first page to the last, George E. Danis reminds us that success is best measured not by balance sheets or bank accounts, but in community, care for the planet, and love of family.
Advanced Praise for Go Far, Give Back, Live Greek
“America is a nation of immigrants, from many places but with similar stories. Danis’s own story, beautifully told in Go Far, Give Back, Live Greek, reminds us of the grit, determination, and kindness that immigrants have brought, generation after generation, and are the bedrock of what is best about our country.”
Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick
“Having known George for many years, I have witnessed his commitment to democracy. Go Far, Give Back, Live Greek is a wonderful invitation to the reader to reflect on what it means to be a true citizen of our country through his eyes.”
Marty Meehan, President, University of Massachusetts
“A wonderful book and example for our young generations. A struggle, turned into a challenging adventure, by a young man of strength and character; the cornerstone attributes of what made our America what it is today. I hope many of our young people will read and be inspired by the journey, sacrifices, and determination that seeded the success of Mr. Danis and our great nation, the USA.”
Dean Metropoulos, Entrepreneur
“This compelling memoir is an extraordinary example of the success that is achieved through perseverance, the importance of recognizing the obligation of duty in a democracy, and the power of an indomitable spirit. Go Far, Give Back, Live Greek illustrates perfectly how George Danis represents the true meaning of Philotimo.”
Arthur T. Demoulas, Food Merchant, Market Basket Supermarkets
“I have known George for many years and have witnessed firsthand the warmth of his friendship and the strength of his commitment to democracy. Go Far, Give Back, Live Greek is a wonderful invitation to see the world through his eyes.”
Massachusetts Governor Michael Dukakis
About George E. Danis
George E. Danis is a successful businessman, organizer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. Born into poverty in rural Greece, George entered the U.S. as an illegal immigrant, yet decades later was awarded the Ellis Island Medal of Honor in recognition of his philanthropic endeavors and promotion of democracy. Highly active in politics for four decades, George was a fundraiser, advocate, and advisor to governors, senators, and presidential candidates. Today he divides his time between Boston, Massachusetts, and his childhood town of Karystos, Greece. He is married to his wife, Karen, has four children, and nine grandchildren.
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