A Million Reasons: Why I Fought for the Rights of the Disabled
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| Rating | : | 4.16 (963 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0970047673 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 236 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-01-07 |
| Language | : | English |
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Gloria Wolk said Inspiring for Anyone and Especially for Those with Serious Illness. An outstanding example of the philosophy of Viktor Frankl (author of "Man's Search for Meaning" and others). In essence, Frankl believes that we can transcend any adversity if we find the meaning that makes us unique.This story was gripping as any suspense fiction, not only because it was filled with the tension of David v. Goliath coupled with serious illness and more--a legal system that too often re-victimizes the victims--but Alan Labonte epitomizes the philosophy of Frankl. He rose above a frightening and seriously disabling disease to become a champion for infinite numbers of others. That gave meaning to the diseas. The Little Guy Wins Al C. Hutchison "A Million Reasons" describes in often fascinating detail how Alan Labonte, the general manager of a Boston law firm who was fired after he developed multiple scleroris, fought the good fight against his remarkably arrogant employers and, despite the long odds and with the tenacious support of his lawyer, won, even when the case was appealed. It was never a sure thing, and Labonte even turned down a settlement offer of $3 million because he knew that by accepting it he would be agreeing to never speak publicly about his case. When the long court fight was over, he wound up with an award of closer to $2 million, so basica. "When Principle Takes Precedence" according to L. McNamara. Put on a pot of coffee. "A Million Reasons: Why I Fought for the Rights of the Disabled" will leave you burning the midnight oil. Set against a backdrop of the Boston skyline and the ritzy offices of a prestigious Boston law firm, "A Million Reasons" has it all - drama, intrigue, adventure, and ultimately the triumph of the human spirit.In this gutsy tell-all, Alan Labonte and co-author Brock Brower aptly weave the compelling narrative of Labonte's valiant fight against his former employer, its unexpected protraction into a 5-year legal battle, and its culmination into a precedent setting case defending the rights of the
Shocked at being fired from his job as Executive Director of a prestigious Boston law firm, Alan Labonte realizes it was because he informed the firm that he had contracted MS. An amazing legal battle follows against the giant firm.