Man on the Move: The Pete Friesen Story by Rowlands Peter Rowlands (English) Pap

Description: Man on the Move by Rowlands Peter Rowlands Pete Friesen trusted his intuition and employed his skills to create a lifetime filled with extraordinary achievements. Born in post-revolutionary Russia and raised on the Canadian prairie during the Great Depression, Friesen overcame challenging odds and found his way to the pinnacle of engineering success in the United States. As noted by Peter Rowlands, who was involved in production of Friesens bio-documentary "Pete: Moving Man Made Mountains," Pete Friesen considered life on earth to be an adventure where every challenge and every failure was a learning experience. With little formal education, he became an inventor and innovator who moved more than four thousand buildings in his structural-moving career. Possessing the ability to visualize resolution of complex problems, Friesen designed machinery and developed procedures that propelled his chosen profession into the modern age. Rowlands chronicles Friesens fascinating life from beginning to end-from a turbulent childhood through inventions and innovations to international acclaim-creating a fitting memoir and an unforgettable tribute to a man who lived by his credo of hope-to never, never give up. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Pete Friesen trusted his intuition and employed his skills to create a lifetime filled with extraordinary achievements. Born in post-revolutionary Russia and raised on the Canadian prairie during the Great Depression, Friesen overcame challenging odds and found his way to the pinnacle of engineering success in the United States. As noted by Peter Rowlands, who was involved in production of Friesens bio-documentary "Pete: Moving Man Made Mountains," Pete Friesen considered life on earth to be an adventure where every challenge and every failure was a learning experience. With little formal education, he became an inventor and innovator who moved more than four thousand buildings in his structural-moving career. Possessing the ability to visualize resolution of complex problems, Friesen designed machinery and developed procedures that propelled his chosen profession into the modern age. Rowlands chronicles Friesens fascinating life from beginning to end-from a turbulent childhood through inventions and innovations to international acclaim-creating a fitting memoir and an unforgettable tribute to a man who lived by his credo of hope-to never, never give up. Author Biography Peter Rowlands enjoyed a thirty-three-year career as a commercial airline pilot before participating in Pete Friesens bio-documentary film project. As well as writing, he continues to enjoy skiing, paddling, and cycling while living north of Toronto with his wife, Susan, and their dog, Diva. Details ISBN1440159556 ISBN-10 1440159556 ISBN-13 9781440159558 Media Book Format Paperback Short Title MAN ON THE MOVE Publisher iUniverse Language English Publication Date 2009-11-09 Year 2009 DEWEY B Imprint iUniverse Subtitle The Pete Friesen Story Country of Publication United States Illustrations black & white illustrations UK Release Date 2009-11-09 AU Release Date 2009-11-09 NZ Release Date 2009-11-09 US Release Date 2009-11-09 Author Rowlands Peter Rowlands Pages 336 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:84398890;

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