Dirk Chase Eldredge
Dirk Eldredge is passionate about writing and the research that necessarily precedes it. Eldredge combines writing and speaking with entrepreneurship. He is the author of three published books. Versatile, he is stimulated by new challenges. His over 50 years in business have included computer marketing with I.B.M., retail outlet ownership, startup and sale of a successful wholesale travel business, and a ten-year bank directorship. He served Ronald Reagan as Southern California Co-Chairman in his initial gubernatorial campaign, returning to I.B.M. after the campaign. Dirk has always been athletically active. He graduated Cum Laude from the University of Southern California, which he attended on a football scholarship. After graduation he learned to enjoy tennis and golf (which he describes as "A really dumb game!"). To demonstrate his resiliency to himself and his family, following his first open heart operation in 1976 he became a certified SCUBA diver and enjoyed diving for over twenty years. His latest book, You’ve Gotta Fight Back – Winning With Serious Illness, Injury, & Disability, was published in 2007 by Loving Healing Press, of Ann Arbor, Michigan. Eldredge's two prior books concerned controversial public policy issues: one on the illicit drug problem, the other on immigration. Both were published by Bridge Works Publishing of New York. His book on drugs garnered praise from William F. Buckley, Jr., and the late Milton Friedman, Nobel Prize winning economist. Together, the books received enthusiastic reviews by the Los Angeles Times, The Economist Magazine, The Denver Post, Kirkus Reviews, and others. In addition to scores of speaking engagements to community organizations from Los Angeles to New York City, he has twice served as a guest lecturer aboard Princess Cruises. Eldredge has appeared on The O’Reilly Factor, L.A. Today, and Court TV. He was also featured in a one-hour, coast-to-coast special on Canadian TV concerning their drug problem. Dirk was born in Salt Lake City, Utah. He and his wife of more than 50 years, Donna, live in Long Beach, California. They are very proud of their two adult children and eight grandchildren. |
You’ve Gotta Fight Back!: Winning with Serious Illness, Injury or Disability
Synopsis: The heart of this book consists of thirteen, riveting, in-depth stories of people who fought back with courage, humor, and a positive attitude. In doing so, they have provided valuable guidance for you, the readers of this inspiring work. The seriously ill, their friends and family will gain priceless advice on coping, dealing with depression, how to partner with the medical profession, the tremendous value of self-help groups and the vital importance of attitude. Those with disabilities will learn how others have successfully played the hand they were dealt and managed to live successful, fulfilling lives. The disabled and those with serious illnesses can learn from each other. There are no silver bullets buried in these pages, just the sound, useable experience of others. Caregivers, be they family, friends, or health professionals will gain great insight from the in-depth stories of survivors, the bereaved, and those who died with grace and even style.
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