A Hero For Our Times

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(NAPSA)—With the indomitable spirit that has become his trademark,Bill Porter leads a life of inspiration and motivation. Despite being born with cerebral palsy, Bill steadfastly refuses to let the crippling disorder get in BiNeabejane:8) Dont mis SHELLY BRADY FOREWORDBY WILLIAM H. MACY A new book showshow Bill Porter overcame cerebral palsy to become a star salesman. the way of living his life to the fullest. After being told by the state of Oregon that he was unemployable, Porter went on to support himself as a door-to-door salesman selling Watkins Company products for more than 40 years. He has become oneof the most well-known and beloved celebrities in Portland as well as the subject of a recent hit TV movie, Door to Door. Shelly Brady, a friend and colleague, was a high school student when she first got a job assisting Porter by delivering products to his customers. Through simple, yet moving life lessons, she shares the story of Bill’s life and the valuable lessons she’s learned from him in her New York Times bestselling book, Ten Things I Learned from Bill Porter ($20.00, New World Library). Brady reminds us that these life lessons “have been around for a long, long time, and that’s because they’re still valuable.” She goes on to say that “Bill is living proof that each of us is important and each of us can do something valuable.” A portion of the publisher’s proceeds from this book will aid United Cerebral Palsy. Ten Things I Learned from Bill Porter is available at bookstores everywhere or can be purchased by calling 1-800972-6657 or by visiting www.new worldlibrary.com.