Never argue at the dinner table,
for the one who is NOT hungry
always gets the best of the argument.
-Voltaire
always gets the best of the argument.
-Voltaire
My dad was a negotiator. Negotiating is what he did for his living - and his hobby. All around the world he went and negotiated.
Sometimes, hunger strikes were involved.
I don't know how this hunger strike was resolved.
I know no one died.
And I do know my dad negotiated his heart out.
8 comments:
A moving testimony.
Communication is always key with a lot of listening on both parts.
Your dad was a fascinating man; you tell his stories so well. Of course, now I'm very curious about these pictures.
What a great man your father was. What a far better place the world would be if people would just take a deep breath and really listen to one another.
It sounds like such a glamorous career in exotic places. I wonder if he saw it that way, or was it just damned hard work, for which he had a gift?
You've made me aware of India and South America. Are there other places?
The back alleys of NE Ohio? :)
Absolutely wonderful photos. I bet you are so pleased to have them.
I took a negotiating class as an elective for my MBA. I sucked at it. I really marvel at people who have a talent and knowhow to do it well. This must of been an ultimate benefit for the men involved in the hunger strike.
Thanks , all , for your comments! I wasn't old enough to rreally pay attention to what my dad 'did'. And sadly, I have no one to ask about these photos. I do remember that the hunger strikes my dad dealt with truly anguished him. It was usually just one 'striker' with a community of supporters who hung around day and night.
B52 - no back alleys in Ohio. But more of Africa and Europe someday...
Thank you for sharing this. What a career!
How interesting.
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