My Books
My writing ability was apparent throughout my collegiate and business life. I seized the opportunity to tell the story of my life when it was time to retire. I wrote "Life in Shoe".
I continued my writing with three other books and another on its way.
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LIFE IN A SHOE
Life in a Shoe is three stories all in one . It's a memoir of Norman Finn's adventures around the world as well as a history of the shoe industry . It delves into the world of the individual entrepreneurs and corporate structures .
These stories from the business and fashion worlds take place in different settings from the mill buildings of New England to the hills of Tuscany , Brazil and the world of Taiwan , China .
There are lessons to be learned by being spectator to the politics , and insights into the participants , situations , and the growth and scope of these events . The charismatic and marvelous people discussed in Life in a Shoe who no longer work among us bring back an era that will never return , one that was rich with talent , individuality , and resourcefulness .
There is a rhythm to Life in a Shoe that lets you sit beside the participants and their events and become part of these times , at least for the moment .
Life in a Shoe makes you laugh and wonder how all of this could have occurred to a man who led more than just an interesting life .
Norman Finn grew up in the domestic industry and worked in Florence , Italy . He became Corporate Vice President of Product Development for U.S. Shoe in 1976 and helped take the company to $ 2.7 billion . This led to his developing and pioneering better footwear in Asia . In 1987 , he started AmAsia International , developing major brands with his son and daughter - in - law . Norman lives in Chestnut Hill , Massachusetts , with his wife . Their grandson , Taylor , is their pride and joy
I SHALL KNOW WHO I AM
" I Shall Know Who I Am " is a sweeping family saga, a gripping love story, and a heart-pounding thriller . It pulses with passion-for duty, beliefs, country, and loved ones.
The narrative journeys from the cornfields of Iowa to the heart of the Middle East, spanning from the rise of the Third Reich to the Ponte Vecchio, and from the solemn halls of Yad Vashem to the towering Great Sphinx.
Central to the plot is a brilliant scheme designed to aid Israel in defending itself at a pivotal moment in history, with consequences that resonate on a global scale.
Michael Janssen finds himself deeply entangled in a world of espionage , death, and vengeance, set against the backdrop of a meticulously researched timeline . The streets of Cairo and Tel Aviv are alive with intrigue and danger.
Throughout the story , the characters face choices that test their spirit, values, and resilience. They come alive, embodying an era when their worlds were under threat and the call of duty was undeniable .
A CAUSE FOR ALL
" A Cause for All " sends Michael Jannsen back to the world of intrigue , espionage , and international terrorism to defend his family and the State of Israel .
The repercussions in defeating Nasser , Egypt , and the ex-Nazis ' plans to reign rockets on Tel Aviv bring him into the conflict.
Michael's unique abilities are called upon to help the Mossad counter the war footing of the entire Arab world.
There are international ramifications involving Europe, the United States, Russia, and all the Middle East.
There were the emerging events that set the stage for action . It would demand ingenuity , sacrifice , and fighting for his cause ... a cause for all !
NORMAN FINN spent his working life designing fashion footwear and apparel . He lead the development and pioneered better footwear in Asia through US Shoe Corporation and his own company , AmAsia International . He wrote " Life in a SHOE "which is a memoir, stories of the fashion industry and his adventures around the world. He wrote "I shall Know Who I Am" which is a family saga, a compelling love story , filled with passion for duty and love of country, set in the Middle East, in a world of espionage , death and revenge . Besides being an author , he is currently exhibiting his paintings in a major Boston Gallery . He and his family have lived in Florence , Italy and currently in Chestnut Hill ,Massachusetts.
A CAUSE WORTH DEFENDING
" A Cause Worth Defending " takes Michael Jannsen back to events leading up to the 1973 Yom Kippur war and a world of intrigue , espionage , and terrorism to defend his family and the state of Israel . Michael is called upon by the Mossad to fight the forces in the on - going conflict with the Arab world .
There are international repercussions between the Super Powers , the Arab Coalition , and Israel . They play a major role in the making of a global conflict if unchecked .
World events are the background for Michael to find the answers for his cause, a cause to defend all that he cherishes
The US Review of Books
A Cause for All
by Norman Finn
Page88
book review by Michael Radon
"Michael, kill them for our baby. Make them pay. Get them for killing our child. Kill them for us and Israel. Kill them!"
After helping the Mossad take down the V2 rocket program being co-developed by the Egyptians and ex-Nazis, Michael Janssen thought that his life would start to return to normal. He’d met the love of his life and had returned to the United States. He was now putting his full attention on his fashion business and his family. Yet the shadowy remnants of those hostile groups remain, and a man by the name of Walter Schmidt wants revenge against Michael and his wife for ruining the operation. An assassination attempt wreaks havoc in their lives but ultimately falls short of its goal, bringing Michael back into action once more, determined to get payback of his own. This time, his travels take him to Britain, Germany, Israel, and more, as the lingering expectation of war against Israel gives him and his allies a strict time limit to work against.
This spy thriller combines twentieth-century history with fictional characters and events to evoke Cold War-era paranoia and the sense of constant danger that the time was known for. Michael’s sense of justice and his determination to protect his family and avenge the death of his father at the hands of the Nazis give him all the motivation he needs to accept dangerous jobs that go well beyond what his normal life would call for. The cloak-and-dagger methods of each side trying to learn about and sabotage the other play out like a masterful chess match, and though the real events that surround the protagonists can give the reader a clue as to what will happen, the fictional elements keep the audience on the edges of their seats. From the global picture to one man’s need to protect his family, every moment in this story offers incredibly high and delicate stakes.