The Story of the Man Behind the Name Gilbert Ortega

Author: Patricia Bezunaartea

Edition: 2nd

Number Of Pages: 152

Details: A real-life southwestern saga that shines with irresistible spirit. Nostalgic, colorful and engaging, this memoir of the late Gilbert Ortega tracks his relentless pursuit of business success to become a leading Native American art entrepreneur. A fourth-generation Arizonan, he grew up in his family’s modest trading post on Route 66 in the midst of the Navajo reservation in the 1940’s and 50’s. Sincere and humorous, his fascinating story takes the reader on a journey into a unique time, place and way of life, capturing the essence of reservation life, family and friends and a lifetime of memories. Full of adventure, ingenuity and struggle, this book shares his dreams, his failures and his setbacks, always revealing Ortega’s spirit of determination, perseverance and burning desire to succeed—against all odds.

EAN: 9781424308392

Release Date: 01-01-2016

Languages: English

Item Note: Book is in very good condition! The dust jacket has light wear. The pages and included CD are near new.

Item Condition: UsedVeryGood

Binding: Hardcover