http://www.pinoypilgrim.org Thu, 09 Sep 2010 08:03:12 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.pinoypilgrim.org/content/view/36/#josc1 October 31, 2007 Dear Manoling: I can’t tell what a pleasant surprise it was to receive your book. Not only did I soak up every word, but Helen read it as well. I enjoyed every bit from strategy you used to pass the typing test on Guam to the interchanges you have giving sound advise to the powers that were, which quite naturally was never taken. That is almost always the sad lot of the consultant, you can propose but have no real say in the outcome. A close friend of my father was ambassador to the Philippines in the 30s so I was particularly interested in the few paragraphs on Quezon- especially your father’s sticking to his principles. Most of all Helen took note of your pages on handling of close friends who gotten involved in dope. Unfortunately, several friends have children who have gone off the deep end, and took the liberty of making several copies of the section you devoted to it. The recommendations have already been put into practice although it is too early to determine the outcome. I also visited your website. Which is truly impressive. Your son was kind enough to include his card, and I will get in touch with him soon. Thanks again for the exciting gift, but most of all for the friendship. All the best Don S. Friedkin 310 Highland Rd. Rye NewYork NY 10580-1844 U.S.A. carlofdl Mon, 14 Jan 2008 22:40:39 +0100