George Livieratos Walking on Air by George the Greek

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This book is a story about thelife of George Livieratos, whose success personified the American Dream. It isa story of an adventurous life filled with endless involvements. As a youngchild in Greece he becomes an orphan during World War II when both of hisparents were killed during a German bombing attack. Joining the merchantmarines George traveled around the world and enjoyed the experiences of manycultures. At the age of 21 George immigrated to the United States. After 35years of hard work and a lot of good times he reaches~ a financial plateau ofrich and fame. He had become the Chairman of one of the fastest growing pennystock companies on Wall Street. In 1983 George became one of the first targetsof the United States Organized Crime Task Force. This action brought him andhis family into the lowest level of human despair, when ultimately led to thedeath of his son and the destruction of his financial empire. The story is veryexciting, it tells how he made his deals and can help to mature students ofbusiness overnight. His deal making shows a simple way to do business usingcommon sense and golden rules. George is a capitalist with a liberal heart. Ittakes courage and power to face the forces of evil, to defy them, provoke them,and ignore their ruthless power. The transcripts of his trials prove hiscourage and statements. This book tells how he stood up for his principles of loyalty,pride and self -respect. Sacrificing himself andtaking a fall. Discover how the resolve of this Greek immigrant's mind and soulempowered him to defy incarceration and even death from his compelledoppressors. In 1986 when he was incarcerated and refused bail, pending hisappeal, his morale remained as furious as ever. This story details how the U.S. Justice Department prosecuted and convicted Mr. Livieratos and hisco-defendants. The story indicates that interpretation; politics and selectiveapplication of the law can lead to the conviction of the best intentioned,while protecting the potentially less desirable. His description of the FederalPrison System is in such detail and simplicity that it can be used by inmatesas a Federal Prison manual. His characterization of governmental regulatoryagencies depicts them as large bureaucratic quagmires, which complicates anddestroys the interest of the victimized citizens. Although consideredoutrageous by some, he provides opinions on how he thinks organized crime andthe mafia was a better alternative to the current drug infested street crime. His human instincts will open the public's eyes and hearts for a better societybased on love and care for all humans. The author hopes this book will wake upAmericans to strive for equal justice for all, regardless of your socialstatus, color, or religion. The Authors main point is to expose hischaracterization of the hypocrisy of government officials who don't care aboutthe people, but only the power they posses. His colorful sexual encounters andlustful desires add some levity to an otherwise tragic Greek epic.