Publisher's Synopsis
"Michael Attardi's courage will encourage you to follow your dreams. This could be the one book that may change your life forever. The variety of engaging stories in Michael Attardi's Autobiography are hilarious, adventurous, heartfelt and inspirational. This is a must-read book!" Steve Ortmayer- Former General Manager or Los Angeles Raiders "I've had the pleasure of getting to know Michael. He is clearly a very talented songwriter and director. Plus, he possesses that unique combination of an extremely disciplined work ethic and a deep passionate and gentle soul. He reminds me of my father, Jim Henson." Brian Henson- Director/Producer for the Jim Henson Company "I'm honored to be a part of your book. I laughed as I read the chapter that I was in. You're a talented dude." Michael Strahan- Media Personality, NFL player and Hall of Fame Inductee "How, in a brief half-century, could one individual accomplish so much! In a way, Michael Attardi is a scale model of Walt Disney. He seems to have mastered his formula for success as readers of this accounting of his life experiences will learn and appreciate. There are many twists and turns in his saga that will leave fellow travelers with a sense of amazement." Michael Broggie- Disney Historian and Award Winning Author Who is Michael Attardi? He is a former NFL player. He is also a Telly, Accolade and Perry Award winner for Twin Treasures. It was the best new musical, score and song in 2008 in an off-Broadway production. Then Once Upon a Christmas," his musical, animated short film, won 96 film festival awards. It is the most award-winning film of all times. The film was also the first-place runner up at Festival De Cannes in 2008 and made the top ten submissions to the Academy Awards for short Animation film. Michael is always at the center of helping worthy causes and charitable activities. He received President Obama's 2016 Volunteer Silver Service Award. Then in 2017, he received President Trump's Volunteer Gold Service Award. As an Assistant Scoutmaster in Boy Scouts, he earned the Wood Badge. It is the highest award an Assistant Scoutmaster can receive. His Story Michael Attardi had a tonsillectomy when he was a four-year-old boy. The operation is a simple surgery. But, it was not for him. It left him with a speech impediment. He would stammer, whenever he told his dreams and aspirations to other kids, adults and teachers. They all said, "You Can't Do That!" He responded, "Yes I Can." And, he did! There were lots of other highs and lows in Michael's life. Not only is he a cancer survivor but he also fought death three other times in his life. Michael also battled dyslexia as a child. He presents his autobiography through many short stories. Some are hilarious, others are heartfelt and inspirational. But, they all will take you on an unending adventure.
