Herman Wells Stories: As Told by His Friends on His 90th Birthday

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Summary: THE MAN HAD CHARACTER
Review: Though not an alumnus of IU I can relate to this University.Wells obviously was a great President who was loved and respected by all who were fortunate to have known him for a long period or for only a few minutes.It's hard to imagine anyone not liking or not being impressed by him.This book reminded me of my alma mater; St.Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada.There as well we had a history of similar presidents including Dr.Coady who formed the Antigonish Movement that has spread worldwide.In spite of formal learning these people had great wisdom and character and gave their whole life to others.While there are others like them ;in a small University they are able to touch and mold every student in one way or another.I believe such men as Wells and Pres.Harry Truman ,who also came to mind as I read this,never saw themselves as great,however I think that was where their greatness was demonstrated.They would be as compfortable with any person from the high and mighty to the lowest servant;another sign of true greatness.
I must add that ,while this book was published in 1992 and still in print,that mine is the first customer review.
If you attended a small university I strongly recommend it as it will bring back memories ;if you went to a large sprawling institution it may give you a sense of what you missed.