Being a difference-maker doesn't necessarily mean your name is in a history book. Oscar Schindler was largely obscure before Steven Spielberg made an epic movie about the list. And how many knew that Being a difference-maker doesn't necessarily mean your name is in a history book. Oscar Schindler was largely obscure before Steven Spielberg made an epic movie about the list. And how many knew that Col. Joshua Chamberlain was one of the greatest heroes of the Civil War before Ken Burns'masterpiece appeared on PBS? Many journalists lazily annointed Woodward and Bernstein as the heroes of Watergate. I preferred the steadier hand of Federal Judge John J. Sirica and my first book, "When One Stood Alone," described his rare brand of moral courage. Now eight years and five published books later, I can proudly say that in one way or another every one of them has as its central theme, physical or moral courage displayed by one, a few or many unsung heroes. The titles alone are suggestive of bold and heroic actions. I hope to elucidate the personal qualities of my books' main characters in this blog. D.J.Farinacci May 13, 2013 ...more