For the children

Here is the opening of the book I hope to write. I know I have a message to deliver and I understand young people
today are not considered an audience for the important
message they need to hear. Maybe I can deliver it.
Tony

                                June 15, 1997

I've wanted to write a book that would have an
impact on its readers; one that would provide
a positive influence on their lives.

But on which subject, and to which audience?

Well, the subject, or shall I say subjects will
be broad, from A to Z. And the views on them
will be solely my personal ones, based on what
I know, believe and feel.

But more importantly is the audience this book
is intended for. I want to reach readers who will
lead our country, young readers, with a world of
opportunity in front of them.

Why them? Why seek an audience who are probably
more interested in new CDs or videos than a book
by some unknown author attempting to influence
their lives?

The answer is quite simple. The people I am writing
this for will be the men and women who will lead
our nation. They will be the custodians of gov't
and industry. They will be the leaders who will
ensure are institutions are strong and individual
freedoms are protected.

Who are these people? Well, forty years ago no one
knew the names of the people leading our nation
today, either in business, the sciences or politics.

Yet today, as your young eyes read these pages,
who can say which of you will lead our nation
in ten, twenty or forty years from now.

And that is the greatness of our country, each
of you CAN be an American leader. Each of you
CAN make a difference in the lives of others.
And each of you can play an important part in
our country's future.

So this book is written SOLELY for you. My intent
is to share my opinions on life, hoping to influence
how you think about our country but more importantly
how you think about yourselves.

I'll discuss many topics, but none more important
than YOU, the individual. For nothing can be achieved
without your personal commitment to whatever goal
you seek and no one is more valuable than you are.