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Ordinary People, Extraordinary Deeds

A Memoir of a World Citizen Diplomat
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Ordinary People, Extraordinary Deeds by Lois Ann Nicolai is a captivating exploration of the inspiring acts performed by everyday individuals. Through a series of engaging narratives, the book shines a light on the remarkable feats and resilience of people often overlooked by history. It reveals how ordinary lives can have an extraordinary impact, inspiring readers with each unique story.
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You might like this book if you're interested in discovering inspiring stories of individuals whose remarkable actions have made a significant impact on their communities and beyond. It's perfect for readers who appreciate real-life tales of courage, resilience, and the power of ordinary people doing extraordinary things.

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"Ordinary People, Extraordinary Deeds: A Memoir of World Citizen Diplomats" is the third and final book of Nicolai's memoir trilogy. It explains how 'World Citizen Diplomats' became a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

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This book details how the founders located Lifebridge Foundation in NYC, which funded four grants to enable the members to sponsor many important activities during the 1990s.

Ordinary People, Extraordinary Deeds narrates the story of the first Soviet-American Peace Walk, venturing across the USA in 1988, introducing the first Soviet citizens to meet middle-class Americans. It also recounts the Bridges For Peace New Jersey delegation of twenty citizens who visited Volgograd, Russia, and lived with their Russian hosts.

Additionally, it covers the ten-week Peace Caravan that travelled throughout Canada from Montreal to Vancouver and up to Alaska. By the time readers finish this book, they begin to understand the efforts of millions of peacemakers around the world who are contributing to a peaceful life for world citizens.

Series: Ordinary People Trilogy

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781667857947

Publisher: BookBaby

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 October 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: BookBaby

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 316

About the Author

Lois Nicolai is a former teacher, Girl Scout Troop Organizer, Indiana State Champions ASA Girls Softball Coach, and Detasseling Supervisor for Pioneer Seed Corn Fields. She is also an International Organizer and Supervisor of OSCE and PAE Democratic Elections in ten countries of Western Europe, She is the Founder and Director of World Citizen Diplomats in Princeton, NJ which led to seven trips into former Soviet Republics during the fall of Communism through Perestroika and Glasnost: and wife for twenty-plus years.


Today, she is a widowed mother of six living her dream retirement years on the Jersey Seashore enjoying heart-warming visits with her six children, eighteen grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren.Lois's writing is an honest and engaging memoir for all age readers.

Her website is: loisnicolaiauthor.com

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