Go Far, Give Back, Live Greek
A Memoir
This is the epic story of one man’s voyage from growing up in poverty on a Greek isle to becoming a thriving entrepreneur, political strategist, and philanthropist. Penned with devotion and spirit gleaned from a lifetime of sagacity and experience, Go Far, Give Back, Live Greek is a future-forward memoir, with a fresh, optimistic view of American democracy. From the beginning sentence to the very end, Danis presents a clarion call to us all, urging readers to embrace our shared, collective humanity and the ties that bind us together.
George E. Danis
George E. Danis is a successful businessman, organizer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. Born into poverty in rural Greece, George entered the US as an illegal immigrant, yet decades later was awarded the Ellis Island Medal of Honor in recognition of his philanthropic endeavors and promotion of democracy. Highly active in politics for four decades, George was a fundraiser, advocate, and advisor to governors, senators and presidential candidates. Today he divides his time between Boston, Massachusetts, and his childhood town of Karystos, Greece. He is married to Karen, has four children, and nine grandchildren.