Ten Things I Learned from Bill Porter

Ten Things I Learned from Bill Porter
by Shelly Brady

Ten Things I Learned from Bill Porter
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Book Summary Information

Author: Shelly Brady
Foreword: William H. Macy
Edition: Hardcover
Format: Bargain Price
Published: 2002-04-24
ISBN: N/A
Number of pages: 160
Publisher: New World Library

Book Reviews of Ten Things I Learned from Bill Porter

Book Review: An inspirational story!
Summary: 5 Stars

This book was very inspirational and honest and I'm glad Shelly wrote it and shared such an amazing story with the world! Bill Porter is an inspirational man and I was happy to see the media coverage (20/20 news report and a TV movie) that portrayed his story in such a captivating way.

Although this story credits much of the "things learned" to Bill Porter, this book is not meant to be a biography of him, just the interactions that Shelly had with him and the things that she had gained from her relationship with him. I'm amazed that so many people are commenting about how Shelly wrote the book for "selfish reasons" and to "tell her own story". Fortunately, the title of the book is "Ten Things I Learned From Bill Porter" and not "The Big Book o' Bill Porter" (which would be misleading). In other words, she meant it to be a story told from her own perspective about the things that she had learned, not as a biography. In fact, I know Shelly Brady and she is the type of person that would give anything to show the world how great someone else is, which is exactly what she did here. I also know that she still has a good relationship with Bill Porter and still helps him to this day.

I also saw somebody say that they thought the photos in the book seem amateurish. Since she is telling a story about an episode in her life, I really wouldn't expect her to have professional photos. I don't even think she had it in mind to write a book until much later. This was not a pre-planned documentary, after all.

If you're looking for an inspirational book written by a down-to-earth author, then this is it. Also, if you get the chance, order the video as well (it's called "Door to Door").

Summary of Ten Things I Learned from Bill Porter

Bill Porter worked for the Watkins Corp., selling household products door-to-door in one of Portland's worst neighborhoods. Afflicted with cerebral palsy and burdened with continual pain, Porter was determined not to live on government disability and went on to become Watkins's top-grossing salesman in Portland, the Northwest, and the U.S. This book was written by the woman who worked as Porter's typist and driver and later became his friend and cospeaker. The "ten things" include Mother Knows Best, Persistence Pays Off, and Know Your Limits but Reach Beyond Them. This is an inspiring story with real-life lessons about tenacity in the face of daunting odds.

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