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Memoirs of an Immigrant

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This happens to be an extraordinary story written by an even more extraordinary man. He has been classified as a genius. I remember very clearly the day that he stepped into my parents' home in Union, New Jersey for the very first time to meet and date my sister, Elaine. It is still so vivid in my mind. His works are not to be believed. Seeing them in the book is one thing; however, seeing them in person is absolutely mind-boggling. How one man could come to this country literally broke and become a self-made millionaire proves that he has the mind and motive to make his life a huge success. Congratulations to my brother-in-law, Olle. I'm thrilled you put your story into print.

Donna J. Smith

Wasnt sure I would like the book simply because the author is in his seventies and of a different generation when so many came up thru the rough roads of life. In fact most men of that era came from a work ethic where you had to work hard if you were to succeed. But I read the book and its a good read.

Have family members who have family roots that go back to Skein Norway, and growing up in the Seattle area, I knew all about the Scandinavian way of life, and the no nonsense approach to life.

One thing I would like to see different is the books cover of the author standing next to a Rolls Royce/Bentley. Would like to see a more modern cover.

Beautiful book. I couldn't leave it. I had to read it to the very end.
Inspiring and moving autobiography. The story of a genius. A unique human being and yet a common human being, you can identify yourself with him.

Step aside Clintons, there is a better memoirs publication in town. This book, Memoirs of an Immigrant, is one of the best publications of the year 2008.

A man which overcomes great obstacles, outwits powerful forces, and uses the old axiom "carpe diem" to its fullest extent. This story and the emotion it instills is beyond the comprehension of the world's greatest motion picture directors and literature prize winners. I guarantee that anyone who reads this book will want to reread it over and over and over again.

Overcoming obstacles is perhaps the theme of the book. Making success out of nothing is what Eriksen did and what he shares with the reader. You'll take away ideas and a new appreciation of his generation and for the human soul and strength.

Highly Recommended.

-Susanna K. Hutcheson

Growing up you hear all kinds of stories about your family - usually bits & pieces or the "when I was your age" stories. Reading about your own father in his own autobiography is amazing. There are things you never realized no matter what you've heard over the years. It's rare to get such an insight into the life and soul of someone you care about when they're still around every day to ask questions. It's ironic that when you're growing up you really don't want to know much about your parents when they're ready to tell you everything. Then when you realize you should know more they're getting older and start to forget. Well, now I can read and ask questions!

Grrrrrreat book!
Inspiring, charismatic true story of a boy that overcomes caustic events using the library and stories of Robinson Crusoe to escape and forge his dream of finding a treasure. Persistently pulling himself up time and time again. He finally realizes his dream as "The American Dream" when the poor Norwegian fisherman's boy becomes a successful American Entrepreneur as he develops a vast array of talents and friendships along the way. A gifted craftsman with an unique outlook on life.

It is a life story of heroics presented as comical, down to earth, and at times explosive. Grrrrrreat book!

As you are about to enter the world of this author, cheat a little and read the chapter, "To the boyshome" starting on page 43 first.
Wipe your tears, go back to Chapter 1 and enjoy this true story.