Made in America His Own Story Author:Peter Ueberroth From Library Journal — Ueberroth offers a detailed account of his efforts to organize the 1984 Summer Olympics. As president of the Los Angeles Olympics Organizing Committee, his task was formidable: "to cut through all boundaries geographical, political, religious, and cultural and create bridges that would join all the participants of the games... more » for sixteen brief days." Support for the games came primarily from the private sector in the form of corporate sponsorships and from a host of volunteers. That the games achieved success in spite of the obstacles (terrorist threats, boycotts, etc.) he sees as a tribute to the free enterprise system. Fans of the games should enjoy this. William H. Hoffman, Ft. Myers-Lee Cty. P.L., Fla.
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