View from the Roof - Lessons for Life and Business

by Calvin Mackie

A university professor. A restaurateur. A Hollywood leading man. The Mackie Men of New Orleans have made success a family tradition. In A View from the Roof, Presidential Award-winning speaker Dr. Calvin Mackie reveals just how they did it. Through a slideshow of poignant stories involving the Mackie brothers' tough-as-nails roofer dad Willie, readers will learn the hands-on, humorous lessons that propelled Calvin and his brothers to the top of their professions. From the hot gable rooftops of New Orleans to the set of a Spike Lee film, this book will leave readers with a view they'll always remember.

Genres: Nonfiction

150 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 2005

Reviews

[Soladeen Hamilton · Rating 5 out of 5]

I met Calvin Mackie when he visited my city and gave a lecture to an audience of high school minority males that included me. He issued free copies of his book to a few guys in the audience and made sure the rest of us got free copies by sending the books to our schools. After receiving mine and opening the front cover I was glued to the book as I read the first page. Overall, it is a great biography with valuable life lessons from cover to cover.

[Corrina Calderilla · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved learning about the life lessons taught by the Mackie family. This book gives key lessons on the power of education, the seriousness of proactive thinking, and the pivotal role of mentors in our lives.

[Daniel Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

The book is great.

[Joe Gonzalez · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quick and easy read. Helpful.