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GO FAR, GIVE BACK, LIVE GREEK
A Memoir by George E. Danis
This is the epic story of one man’s voyage from growing up in poverty on a Greek isle to becoming a thriving entrepreneur, political strategist, and philanthropist. Penned with devotion and spirit gleaned from a lifetime of sagacity and experience, Go Far, Give Back, Live Greek is a future-forward memoir, with a fresh, optimistic view of American democracy. From the beginning sentence to the very end, Danis presents a clarion call to us all, urging readers to embrace our shared, collective humanity and the ties that bind us together.
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Pedro
“A book that stays with you - The author’s story is not just a memoir, it’s a lesson in resilience, generosity, and staying true to one’s roots. His journey from a small Greek village to a leader in business and politics is truly remarkable. What makes this book so special is the wisdom he shares along the way. It’s one of those books that will stay with you long after you turn the last page. Highly recommended!"
Anette Engel
" Resilience at its Finest - It was really inspiring to read this! It is truly amazing how someone can go from having nothing to being successful. The difficulties they faced along the way, especially the difficulties of moving to a new country and starting over, moved me deeply. That the story had both personal troubles and lessons on how to keep going and help other people was very good. To stay true to your ideals is very important. It made me think about my own goals. That if you work hard and are honest, good things can happen."
Jacob Yannetti
“A True American Dream Story - If you love stories about people overcoming insane challenges to make a better life for themselves, this book is for you. Danis’s journey is wild—he went from a tiny Greek village to becoming a major success in America, but it wasn’t easy. There were times when I was shocked by what he went through, but he never gave up. What I appreciated most was his emphasis on family, community, and generosity. This book is a great reminder that success isn’t just about money—it’s about making a difference.”
About George E. Danis
George E. Danis is a successful businessman, organizer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. Born into poverty in rural Greece, George entered the US as an illegal immigrant, yet decades later was awarded the Ellis Island Medal of Honor in recognition of his philanthropic endeavors and promotion of democracy. Highly active in politics for four decades, George was a fundraiser, advocate, and advisor to governors, senators and presidential candidates. Today he divides his time between Boston, Massachusetts, and his childhood town of Karystos, Greece. He is married to Karen, has four children, and nine grandchildren.
This is the day I left Greece at age 18 to embark on my new job on the merchant ship 'Atlantic Sea', traveling to Japan from Germany.
Receiving a business award from Gov. Mike Dukakis.
Accompanying Senator Edward Kennedy to my daughters school for Constitution week.
Having a political discussion with Mihkail Gorbachev.
Dinner meeting to discuss business opportunity in womens clothing.