Ticket to Ride: The Promise of America

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I can understand having those types of feelings at the time the event happened but I am baffled as to why 40 years later he would continue to see that event in that way. He discusses his college romance in a similar fashion. It seemed to be a vibrant relationship for several years, one that was moving towards marriage.

But it cracked, and ended, an ending which I'm sure was painful all the way around. And it would seem that the pain from that relationship continues to be felt in a real way today. I don't get it. I don't get hanging on to wounds from so long ago. And, in the end, that is why I don't really find anything in this book to commend it to anyone else, particularly in the fashion of the recommendation on the back cover.

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It is not the story of someone who made it, against all odds. It is the story of someone who made it but hasn't learned what to leave behind from the journey. This is a good read, sort of like a coming of age novel but it's for real. A teenager with few prospects but a yankee's sense of perseverance drops out of school and seeks his way totally on his own. With not much help from family and no real friends for moral support and guidance the author makes his way to find his way, to a life many of us take for granted.

The book is really about optimism and human spirit. It shows us the American Dream is alive and out there all one has to do is find a way, use one's head and take advantage of opportunities. Don Hussey was able to find some stability and room to grow with a stint in the service and subsequently at a small midwestern college. Along the way he kept his focus on what he needed to survive as well as improve his lot. I really enjoyed the chapters detailing his college experiences and was astounded how he did all this for so little money working summers and a school jobs.

He gets his first real girlfriend, make real friends, runs for student government, joins a fraternity and finds himself entering mainstream America, learning many life lessons as well as his academic education. He suffers a terrible setback but continues to optimistically confront and conquer the obstacles life presents. I don't want to give much of it away because as I said it reads like a work of fiction.

I will say that it brings to mind the old adage that a big part of one's success can be achieved by just showing up. That is certainly true in this man's case but he showed up with that optimistic, I can do this, and I must do this attitude. It also seems that he had some pretty good times mixed in to provide the reader with some light momments as well.

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Don has presented his memoirs in a fascinating way. His early life was described in a way which many might be reluctant to continue. You might want to consider this spell binding book as a part of your reread collection. His description of a horrific accident leaves one wondering about what life dealt him. But the author involves you in such a way that one will always remember Don as a very successful man even though he had such s difficult life.

This is the first book I have read in a very long time from front to back. Don Hussey is truly a remarkable man that should inspire all to excel in life. This book should be made mandatory to read in all high schools. If everyone had the dogged determination that Mr. Hussey had and has this country would be in a much better state.

This book had me riding on the seat of my pants the whole way and I did not want it to end. I look forward to reading his next book.

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On a personal note I had the honor of serving with his son to which the book was dedicated. I would gladly follow his son into combat again. After reading the book I could see many similarities that undoubtedly the father passed on to the son. Again, great book I would recommend to anyone. See all 14 reviews.

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