Read Online I Tried to Make a Difference: R. Danny Williams: A Biography RTF
R. Danny Williams is one of Jamaica's outstanding contemporary leaders, a passionate patriot, philanthropist and much loved 'people person'. While aspects of his achievements are widely known, the whole story has never been told, simply because this man has done so much, in so many fields - and because he has done a lot of it quietly behind the scenes. As a result, many people know part of the Danny Williams story, but few have a grasp of the breadth and depth of his contributions. This biography puts it all together in an intriguing saga combining Danny's vivid reminiscences with those of over 50 of his friends, family members and associates. The story takes the reader through important phases of Jamaica's modern history - the colonial era, the creative fervor of newly independent Jamaica, the turbulent 1970's, re-building during the '80's and the economic meltdown of the '90's, right up to the high-tech wonders and special challenges of the 21st Century. Danny Williams has contributed extensive service in the fields of industry and commerce; life insurance; banking; services for the deaf and others with disabilities; leadership training; corporate leadership; small business development; tourism; the bauxite and alumina industry; education; aviation; health; sports; coffee farming and adult education. This sounds like a whole lot of work, but Danny reassures us, "I never did anything I didn't enjoy!", as he carries his readers on a fascinating journey. As one associate puts it, "He always creates a positive environment...When you are around him you cannot help but feel his positive energy, because it appears to come naturally to him." This positive energy makes the Danny Williams biography not only informative and inspiring, but an enjoyable, captivating read.
