This inspirational biography reveals the persecution of Fred Colantonio as a child, boy and man. The reason for his trials was being small in stature. His earliest memories of school were taunts, bruises and bullies. Fred stood four feet seven inches tall and weighed 75 pounds upon entering St. Benedict's High School. His first day in high school a nun asked him, "Why are you here. You should be in grade school." Fred replied, "Sister, I've had ten years of grade school. I've had more than enough to last a lifetime." When he could no longer contend with the high school bullies, he sought help from Sister Superior Mary Patricuis. Because of her grace and understanding he escaped further persecution, when she warned the bullies there would be consequences if they persisted in bullying Fred. In adulthood, Fred turned his life around by utilizing a positive mental attitude at work and in his relationships.
I have learned and worked at a total of 41 jobs. I had 12 full time jobs and 29 part-time jobs. Presently, about six companies I Worked for are still in existence. All the other companies have folded, merged or been bought out. In life, it's sometimes hard putting two plus two together to discover the character of a person. I often wondered how a person got to be so negative and deceiving.
The people I've met in my life were the impetus for writing this book. They are the good, bad and ugly people. Those I remember the most are those who were good to me and helped me along the way to become a professional broadcaster and newspaper journalist. Others were not kind and often said aloud that I would fail at achieving my goals. One relative went so far as to ask "Why can't you hold a job?"" He knew nothing of how unstable the job market was at the time for the jobs I held. It did not deter me; it fueled my desire to succeed. I knew what I wanted out of life and that is what I am currently doing. Sadly many who were unkind to me were unwilling to help people in need. Coffins don't have pockets was a phrase my parents often used. My mother said to me that she had two words of wisdom for me. They were not 'thank you those two words were BE NICE. It is the legacy I want to leave behind.
This inspirational biography reveals the persecution of Fred Colantonio as a child, boy and man. The reason for his trials was being small in stature. His earliest memories of school were taunts, bruises and bullies. Fred stood four feet seven inches tall and weighed 75 pounds upon entering St. Benedict's High School. His first day in high school a nun asked him, "Why are you here. You should be in grade school." Fred replied, "Sister, I've had ten years of grade school. I've had more than enough to last a lifetime." When he could no longer contend with the high school bullies, he sought help from Sister Superior Mary Patricuis. Because of her grace and understanding he escaped further persecution, when she warned the bullies there would be consequences if they persisted in bullying Fred. In adulthood, Fred turned his life around by utilizing a positive mental attitude at work and in his relationships.
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