Inventions [Hardcover]

Paul L. Woodring (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 3, 2007

Robert Watson, an African American male, graduates from college in the early 1970s and discovers he is pursued by corporations to be the token black hire in their organizations. He rejects this, and pursues his dream of designing a computer by forming his own company. While wrestling with conflict with his father, romantic entanglements, and subtle racism, he creates a new industry. However, success is fleeting as he finds himself faced with the greed of high finance and the isolation of a black man at the pinnacle of high technology. He must determine if the dream is worth salvaging or whether the personal price of success is too great.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Inventions is an original look at a controversial topic. Woodring examines workplace loyalty, friendship and love with candor and unflinching honesty. --Stefania Shaffer, author of Heroes Don t Always Wear Capes

This book substantially adds to our national discussion about the relationship between corporate America and black Americans. --Amber Ellis, author of Running Mad

About the Author

Paul L. Woodring lives in Del Mar, California, and is a consultant for the medical device industry. Formerly, he was founder and President of Inventive Technologies, a developer of life support ventilators, which was eventually acquired by a large medical device corporation, where he served as President of the Hospital Division until his retirement. He graduated with a degree in electrical engineering from Cleveland State University.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 400 pages
• Publisher: Arbor Books (September 3, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0978610768
• ISBN-13: 978-0978610760
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,738,755 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)