LONE SURVIVOR * MY GREEK DRAMA

Lone Survivor - A new best movie.  Lone Survivor is an incredible true story about human resilience.  It's the most moving story of all the movies.  War, perseverance, brotherhood, violence, Afghanistan, Navy Seals - it's all here and all real.  I'm somewhat wordless with my praise because it was that good.  If you're going to see one movie this year, let this be the one.  


My Greek Drama Life, Love, and One Woman's Olympic Effort to Bring Glory to Her Country by Gianna Angelopoulos - This is an amazing memoir about a woman's struggle and leadership against a powerful ingrained political system.  Gianna Angelopoulos, against all odds, first secured the 2004 Olympic Games for Greece, then, as the politicians of Greece embarrassingly were about to let the games slip through their hands, she came back to lead the effort to actually make the Olympics happen.  She brought her project in on time and under budget.  She changed the very face of Athens and was able to change the very nature of the people by being honest, communicative and tenacious.  I believe that if this woman were elected Prime Minister of Greece, she could turn the country around.  She's a brilliant strategist and tireless worker.  Thanks to Val for loaning me this book.  Gianna proves that getting a big job done, does not have to be, indeed, cannot be business as usual.  Must reading for anyone whoever led a group or aspires to leadership in any endeavor.  Mother, I just ordered a copy to be sent to you.  You'll love this one.