Fire in My Belly

Octogenarian Al Roach, now chairman of two high technology companies and a champion of disarmament, tells here of his extraordinary life and imparts gems of practical wisdom born out of his decades of experience in life and business.

A senior tiger to inspire the Celtic tigers of today, Al Roach punched his way to become champion prize-fighter and braved the hazards of being a New York City fireman and, having recovered from a crippling accident during a dramatic demonstration jump became an ace insurance agent breaking all records and developing a special interest in the insurance needs of the less fortunate in society. From the age of fifty onwards when most people are winding down to a quiet retirement Battling Al went on to found two dynamic high tech businesses; TII, a leading manufacturer of telecommunications systems' protection equipment and ABS, a groundbreaking biotechnology network developing therapeutics.

A tough start in life left him with a determination which compensated for his lack of formal education. This has stood to his stead throughout his life from the time he hopped a freight train during the great depression right through to his amazing business successes. Roach, one of America's most ambitious and engaging entrepreneurs here pinpoints pivotal events in his life and reveals the special lesson he learned from each of them.

Plain spoken, moving and outrageously funny at times, Fire in My Belly is a must for anyone who wants to succeed in business or in life.