Where a Man Stands: Two Different Worlds, An Impossible Situation, and the Unexpected Friendship that Changed Everything
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| Rating | : | 4.14 (867 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1476711402 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 304 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-06-15 |
| Language | : | English |
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At a pivotal point in my life,Carter was this blessing for me. Jakes, New York Times bestselling author)“Where a Man Stands is one of those books that is impossible to put down! The only way I can try to understand Carter’s experience is to reminisce about a championship fight in 1981 against Tommy Hearns when my left eye was closed shut and the temperature in the ring in Las Vegas was 100 degrees. Readers will enthusiastically stand with Paysinger and Fenton as they break down racial barriers and implement educational reforms at Beverly Hills High School." (F. It's during those moments in our lives that
where a man stands before he sues you I knew Carter at Beverly Hills High School. I played sports with him as a coach. He was a self promoter. He did what he had to do to get ahead. He would position himself as your friend, and if it served him he would betray you. It doesn't surprise me that he wrote this "inspirational" story then sued the school district.. "A bit long, but overall good." according to Rebecca L.. This was a book that I started of really liking, and it left me with an overall positive feeling. There were a lot of "feel good" moments, and some great lessons as well.The thing that made it go down hill a bit for me was that it went on longer than necessary. By the time I was about 2/A bit long, but overall good. This was a book that I started of really liking, and it left me with an overall positive feeling. There were a lot of "feel good" moments, and some great lessons as well.The thing that made it go down hill a bit for me was that it went on longer than necessary. By the time I was about 2/3 of the way through it, I was ready to be done, even though overall it was an enjoyable read. It also had some touching parts in the last third of the book, but it took a long time to get to them.A very minor nit was that the book has two authors, but only one of . of the way through it, I was ready to be done, even though overall it was an enjoyable read. It also had some touching parts in the last third of the book, but it took a long time to get to them.A very minor nit was that the book has two authors, but only one of . Great Book For Those Looking To Get The Most Out Of Life As a former elementary school teacher, I could really relate to Mr. Paysinger's book. I think his story is a must read for anyone and especially those who feel they have been dealt an unfair hand. Mr. Paysinger found his sweet spot in life and persevered to achieve what God put him on earth to do. Thank you for sharing your story - very inspiring!Danny Kofke - Author of "A Bright Financial Future: Teaching Kids About Money Pre-K through College for Lifelong Success", "A Simple Book Of Financial Wisdom: Teach Yourself (and your kids) How To Live We
But when Steven convinced Carter to throw his hat into the ring as principal, the progressive Beverly Hills suddenly thought that its winningest and most beloved coach didn’t fit the profile for the Beverly Hills image. Always strive to be great.” He dreamed of finding greatness in playing professional baseball or becoming a black Donald Trump, but fate had different plans and, ultimately, he found his calling as a teacher and coach at the school that once embraced him, becoming a rock for the innumerable kids who came seeking an ear to listen or a shoulder to cry on. Together, they found renewed passion and hope to fight for their school and test the limits of what community means. One such kid, a scrappy Jewish boy from a prominent family, would change the course of Carter’s life. His name was Steven Fenton.Twenty years later, as Beverly Hills High fell into disarray—with principals hired and fired and families fleeing the school—as well as his own life coming apart, Carter ran into Steven Fenton again. It was the beginning of a long road, but Carter could hear his father saying, &ldqu
Carter is currently also the president-elect of the California Interscholastic Federation Southern Section, the governing board of high school sports for the entire state of California. . They live in Beverly Hills. In 2007 he ran for the Beverly Hills Board of Education and won by the widest margin in the school board’s history, eventually becoming the youngest person ever to be elected president of the board of education. He currently partners wi