Silver Tongue: Secrets of Mr. Santa Barbara

By Steven Crandell

Book Overview

Are you happy?Are you fulfilled?-- Larry is.Do you enjoy your community?Do you laugh every day numerous times?-- Larry does.Can you speak in a way that touches people's hearts and opens their wallets?Can you turn strangers into friends in a matter of minutes?-- Larry can. Larry Crandell is playfully serious and seriously playful. He uses laughter to loosen purse strings, getting the rich and powerful to part with their money for charity and enjoy doing it. This engaging book tells the story of the man who grew up without a dad in the Great Depression, earned a Purple Heart in WW II as a bombardier, rose to early success with Arthur Murray's dance business in New York City in the 1950s and then found his true calling in four decades as a volunteer leader helping Santa Barbara's nonprofits. Full of stories of his rascally wit and potent fundraising ability, Silver Tongue reveals for the first time the secrets of a man who really knows how to enjoy life ? even at age 83. This is a quick, fun read about a remarkable man who really captures the lively and generous spirit of Santa Barbara.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0978935810
• ISBN13: 9780978935818
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Quinn, Rose, Elliot & Ellery
• Length: 175 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"