ABOUT YAWDY RUM - SUMMARY

An old New Orleans jazz musician and a secret that will harmonize your life; The Wisdom of Yawdy Rum is a story that blends memoir and inspirational writing with a spicy mix of New Orleans jazz, cuisine, and history. It’s a story about relationships, self-discovery, finding balance, setting priorities, and discovering the power of paying attention.

A senior marketing executive wrestles with the demands of corporate politics, an exhausting travel schedule, and the challenge of balancing work with the needs of a family with an autistic child. Slowly, he realizes he needs to strike out on his own in order to achieve his lifelong dream.

On a late night flight to New Orleans the executive meets Yawdy Rum, an old jazzman who turns out to be a sage. From this meeting, grows an endearing tale that leads to the world of New Orleans jazz, corporate politics, and hurricanes — both real and emotional. The story focuses on their friendship and the wisdom Yawdy has acquired through his life as a musician, and on the danger facing New Orleans from the threat of gulf hurricanes. It also provides insight into the life of a successful businessman trying to determine what’s really important in life.
 

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