A Journey to the American DreamAn uplifting story of how three generations of George Jacobson’s family pursued, then attained the American Dream. Road from Rokio includes Jacobson’s charming memories of growing up in the twenties and thirties in Rokio, Finland, the community that nurtured and shaped his values. The story chronicles his return to America and his World War II service in the Army, including his role in the success of a key and famous battle. The book then follows Jacobson to San Diego, where he builds a life with his remarkable wife, Marian, and outlines the pair’s success in real estate. Overflowing with Jacobson’s life lessons and generous nature, as evidenced by his many contributions to worthy causes, Road from Rokio is a charming portrait of a life well lived.
A Journey to the American DreamAn uplifting story of how three generations of George Jacobson’s family pursued, then attained the American Dream. Road from Rokio includes Jacobson’s charming memories of growing up in the twenties and thirties in Rokio, Finland, the community that nurtured and shaped his values. The story chronicles his return to America and his World War II service in the Army, including his role in the success of a key and famous battle. The book then follows Jacobson to San Diego, where he builds a life with his remarkable wife, Marian, and outlines the pair’s success in real estate. Overflowing with Jacobson’s life lessons and generous nature, as evidenced by his many contributions to worthy causes, Road from Rokio is a charming portrait of a life well lived.
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