Life Lessons From Air Force One: Growing Up Simmons - Paperback
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Availability:In StockContributor:Victor SimmonsTheme:Topical/Self-EsteemAudience:Ages 9-12Publish date:7/21/2026Pages:88
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Mynd Matters PublishingISBN-13:9781963874990ISBN-10:1963874994UPC:9781963874990Book Category:Juvenile NonfictionBook Subcategory:Biography & Autobiography, African American & Black, Social TopicsBook Topic:Historical, History, Self-Esteem & Self-RelianceSize:8.00 x 5.00 x 0.18 inchesWeight:0.095Product ID:SCPM0D7FQ4
While Lee F. Simmons (1931-2018), the first African American steward on Air Force One, flew with U.S. Presidents and world leaders to the farthest corners of the globe, his greatest legacy was built right at home. Life Lessons from Air Force One: Growing Up Simmons takes readers inside the Simmons household through the eyes of his children-Victor, Donica, and Rona-revealing a family shaped by discipline, service, creativity, and boundless love. Lee F. Simmons' story and the family he raised continue to inspire new generations. Life Lessons from Air Force One is perfect for readers ages 7-10, and teaches:
- Hard work and responsibility make the reward sweeter
- A parent's pride in their children can travel all the way to Air Force One and back
- Love sometimes looks like high expectations, and that's a gift
- The meaning of service: to your family, your country, and your community
- How the values of one generation become the foundation for the next
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Mynd Matters PublishingISBN-13:9781963874990ISBN-10:1963874994UPC:9781963874990Book Category:Juvenile NonfictionBook Subcategory:Biography & Autobiography, African American & Black, Social TopicsBook Topic:Historical, History, Self-Esteem & Self-RelianceSize:8.00 x 5.00 x 0.18 inchesWeight:0.095Product ID:SCPM0D7FQ4
Simmons, Victor: - Victor Simmons is the eldest son of Lee and Jeannette Simmons. Growing up in a household shaped by his father's service aboard Air Force One and his mother's boundless creativity, Victor experienced firsthand the lessons of discipline, hospitality, and resilience that defined the Simmons family. As a senior leader in human resources and inclusion strategy, Victor continues his father's legacy through his company, Victorious Endeavors, helping leaders build cultures where people can thrive.
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