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Ron Leonard

Ron Leonard

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Ron Leonard is a business executive and a retired business developmentofficer for a major NY bank.  An NYU graduate, Ron has taught at theAmerican Institute of Banking, served as president of his local Chamberof Commerce and his local library board.  His real passions, however,have always been acting, writing, poetry and song writing.  He has donework in community theater, produced and co-hosted a local radioprogram, and written a number of songs but this is his first book to bepublished.

A resident of Tarrytown, NY,Niskayuna, NY, and Lake Luzerne, NY, Leonard has five children and fourother grandchildren. He says that the responsibilities of parenthoodand his busy career as a bank executive left him insufficient time tofully enjoy his children when they were growing up. “But grandchildrenpresent a second chance to witness the miracle of childhood,” he says.Caroline, his youngest granddaughter, opened the ‘door’ to childhoodfor him, and he wants the book “Caroline, Caroline, What Are YouThinking?” to open the door to childhood for everyone who reads it.

A King Under Siege

A King Under Siege

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<p><span style="color:rgb(15,17,17);font-family:'Amazon Ember', Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;">Richard II found himself under siege not once, but twice in his minority. Crowned king at age ten, he was only fourteen when the Peasants' Revolt terrorized London. But he proved himself every bit the Plantagenet successor, facing Wat Tyler and the rebels when all seemed lost. Alas, his triumph was short-lived, and for the next ten years he struggled to assert himself against his uncles and increasingly hostile nobles. Just like in the days of his great-grandfather Edward II, vengeful magnates strove to separate him from his friends and advisors, and even threatened to depose him if he refused to do their bidding. The Lords Appellant, as they came to be known, purged the royal household with the help of the Merciless Parliament. They murdered his closest allies, leaving the King alone and defenseless. He would never forget his humiliation at the hands of his subjects. Richard's inability to protect his adherents would haunt him for the rest of his life, and he vowed that next time, retribution would be his.</span><br /><span class="a-text-bold" style="color:rgb(15,17,17);font-family:'Amazon Ember', Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:700;">B.R.A.G. Medallion honoree!</span></p>

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<div class="prod-detail-review-item-rater"> <span class="prod-detail-review-item-person">Dr. Sumathi Kasinathan</span> <span class="prod-detail-review-item-location">( Greenburgh Health Center, White Plains, New York)</span> <span class="prod-detail-review-item-date">3/1/09 7:09 PM</span> </div> <div class="prod-detail-review-item-review">&quot;A wonderful read which enables both adults and children to experience the myriad treasures that life beholds. Like Caroline says in 'Wonderland by Night,' &quot;Life without Wonder? That's like dinner without dessert.&quot; Through Caroline eyes, we are able to see and appreciate the beauty and wonder that surrounds us each and every day. The audience learns, laughs, and grows along with her on her fascinating, fun-filled journey. Exploring everything from fishing to religion, the author opens our eyes to a magnificent world of magical castles and golden buildings that can be found right outside our bedroom window. A classic book for all ages!&quot; </div>