Looking Back: 85+ Years of Family, Business, Lsu, Community, and the Lone Witness to Jfk's Autopsy (el. knyga) (skaityta knyga) | knygos.lt

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RICHARD LIPSEY is best known as a renowned entrepreneur, the man behind the historic US wholesaler Lipsey's, and a philanthropist with his eye on education and community--but that's only what the world knows.

In this sweeping memoir, Richard recounts his extraordinary path: his family's arrival in America at the end of the nineteenth century, his birth in Selma, Alabama, a childhood shaped by an extended family committed to contributing to their new country, his surprising role as an aide to JFK during arguably the most elegant social seasons the White House ever had, and his solemn responsibility as the lone witness to President John F. Kennedy's autopsy. He shares firsthand accounts of historic events, including the aftermath of the president's assassination, and offers rare insights into the personalities of the Kennedy family and the inner workings of Washington, DC.

Beyond the corridors of government, Richard's adventures span Arctic hunts for polar bears, the founding and growth of iconic family businesses, and decades of civic leadership in Baton Rouge. His narrative is rich with tales of perseverance, the pursuit of excellence, and generations of a family committed to giving back to the community, especially his beloved LSU. Richard shares how he navigated all these paths, from building a sporting goods empire to revitalizing the legendary Haspel clothing brand and championing cancer care and education.

With warmth and candor, he also reflects on the values that shaped his life: hard work, kindness, and philanthropy. Richard is a man who chooses to leave nothing on the table, and Looking Back is a testament to kindness, service, and the proposition that we should make the most of life--and leave the world better than the way we found it.