Some Good in the World: A Life of Purpose : A Memoir

by Edward J. Piszek, Jake Morgan

Some Good in the World is the account of Edward Piszek's journey from boyhood poverty to international prominence. Born the son of Polish immigrants, Piszek began his life with little hint of what lay ahead. At age twenty-nine, he would not only establish one of the most profitable businesses of its kind - Mrs. Paul's Kitchens - but virtually create the entire frozen seafood industry. Some Good in the World tells the story of his phenomenal business success, but it is also a deeply spiritual account of how, in midlife, Piszek discovered that wealth was not enough.
Drawn back to his parents' native Poland, he embarked on an altogether different kind of endeavor. These efforts led to the eradication of tuberculosis from that country and ultimately placed him near the center of some of the most momentous events to happen in Europe since the end of World War II, such as the election of Polish Cardinal Karol Wojtyla to the papacy and the fall of communism in Eastern Europe.

Genres: History

235 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 2001

Reviews

[Katrina Zartman · Rating 4 out of 5]

Reading this book was a good way to satisfy my curiosity about the Emlen House which is just over a mile from where we live. Memoirs might not tell the whole truth, but they do give an interesting perspective on the past.

[Jill · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this book because it was given to me by the daughter of the author. Ed Piszek was the founder of Mrs. Paul's Seafood and a wonderful activist and philanthropist. Ed reconnected with his Polish roots at the height of Mrs. Paul's success and used his money and influence to fight TB in Poland (which still ran rampant there at the time); to lobby for solidarity; and to advance the teachings of the Polish priest who would go onto to be named Pope John Paul II.

[Marta · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a wonderful book in its own right, though especially touching if you're a Polish American or love a Polish American.