Ten Things I Learned from Bill Porter

by Shelly Brady and shelly-brady

Book Overview

Bill Porter worked for the Watkins Corp., selling household products door-to-door in one of Portland s worst neighborhoods. Afflicted with cerebral palsy and burdened with continual pain, Porter was determined not to live on government disability and went on to become Watkins s top-grossing salesman in Portland, the Northwest, and the U.S. This book was written by the woman who worked as Porter s typist and driver and later became his friend and cospeaker...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1577312031
• ISBN13: 9781577312031
• Release Date: April 2002
• Publisher: New World Library
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.0" x 7.3"

Customer Reviews

Well worth an afternoon.

Forget all the mean-spirited reviews from people who totally missed the reason for the book. It was NEVER touted as a biography of Bill. (Would you petty naysayers please read the title of the book again!) It was about the profound effect Bill's life had on Shelly Brady. As one astute reviewer noted, the word "I" is in the title. Read the book, take its' many uplifting messages to heart and enjoy the journey of a true American hero and know that anything is possible with enough belief. Both Bill and Shelly have enjoyed a friendship without any barriers that we all wish we had. A remarkable book.

10 Things I Learned from Bill Porter

This is a wonderful piece of literature. It talks alot about Shelly, but soon you realize that Shelly and Bill's lives are intertwined. It should be required reading. Anyone who reads this book and doesn't walk away feeling uplifted has no heart. Bill Porter is a man who literally beat the odds. How many of us without disabilies can say that? It is a truly spirtual and uplifting read. It makes you realize how much you have been blessed with. However, it also makes you realize how much you have been given and don't use to the full potential. An excellent book.Amy from California

I'd Read It Again!

A very moving and motivating story. I litteraly cried each timeI read chapter six (I read the book 3 times). I appreciate knowing there are others with tests and trials in their lives and Bill's courage and belief in himself motivates me to try harder. I have to smile when I read a couple of the reviews critizing this book. Perhaps Shelly isn't a professional novelist, newspaper journalist, or magazine writer - perhaps the pictures in the book are not "professional" - but, this book is 'for real'. I love it as does everyone I've loaned it to...after which they went out and bought their own copies. Thank-you Bill for letting Shelly into your life and thank-you Shelly for taking the time to share your knowledge, experience, and heart felt inspirational thoughts of Bill Porter's life and the influence it is on you and can be on the rest of us!

Profoundly Inspirational: BUY THIS BOOK!

The story of Bill Porter is presented with great love by his friend and associate Shelly Brady. You can not read this book without gaining a small sense of the pride and perseverance of a truly great man who, along with his loving parents, refused to accept the limits that others would impose upon him. Bill Porter is just another version of John Wayne in one of his great western movies. He is heroic in his determination, his work ethic and his optimism and decency. The story of Bill Porter is plainly also a story of his Mother, Irene, whose greatness is evident in the life her son has lived. So buy this book to read about a truly great and good man. But, also, buy this book as a gift to give to your Mother, and buy this book to give to your kids or to a recent graduate so they can learn about setting goals and refusing to give up on those goals. And, by the way, anyone in sales, from Wall Street (where they obviously have much to learn!) to main street should own and read this book!Shelly Brady has written a wonderful book that belongs in every library. She and her family have been deeply blessed by their relationship with Bill Porter, and it shows in every plain-spoken word of this book.Bill Porter is a great man, a great American and a symbol of achievement. READ THIS BOOK ABOUT THE AMAZING BILL PORTER!!!!

I HAVE LEARNED!

When I heard from Barbara Walters that Bill Porter?s story which was featured on ABC?s 20/20 generated the most viewer response in television history, I was inclined to know more about this modern day hero. In ?Ten Things I Learned from Bill Porter?, this courageous man, despite his physical setback- recognizes there are no obstacles. And in his optimism he will not allow his limitations to interfere with his daily course of living and ultimately succeeding. In the book, Bill mentioned his special friend (and author of this book) Shelly Brady as his ?angel?. Beyond doubt, Shelly and the Brady family epitomizes how human beings should aspire to be. This book is an absolute inspiration to read and makes excellent gifts. I am going to read it again and again!...