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Alan Sakowitz

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May 22, 1957

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By profession Alan Sakowitz is an attorney and real estate developer. By chance he became an author after being the whistleblower in South Florida’s largest fraud ever. His goal in writing Miles Away… Worlds Apart was not to write a history book about the over-the-top, opulent lifestyle of fraudster Scott Rothstein, but instead to use that way of life to suggest a better, more meaningful way to live. He wanted to show that other people are important and the choices we make influence others, especially our children.

Sakowitz could not ignore the fact that so many people closed their eyes because the benefits to them were too great to do otherwise or that so many decent people became complicit. To Sakowitz, it seemed the facts of the massive R
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A Joke That Is All To True For Election Time... Laugh And then Vote Wisely.

Voting is hardly a laughing matter. Good government starts with great leaders. But getting elected costs a lot of money. Scott Rothstein knew it and ingratiated himself to "leaders" by being so generous, albeit by dishing out stolen money, but that was all it took for those "leaders" to vouch for him and give him the credibility he needed to swindle so many.

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“Unless today is well lived, tomorrow is not important.”
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message 24: by Mia

Mia Hi Alan,

thanks for the friendship

Mia


message 23: by Milton

Milton Esitubi Mary Anita And The Second Liberation In Kenya Consider reading this book full African passion and flavour, culture, social life and politics


message 22: by Ed

Ed Rambeau Thanks for accepting my friend request, Alan. You seem like an interesting person, as well as an accomplished author, so feel free to tell me more about yourself and perhaps we can grow to become even greater friends. I, myself, am a singer/songwriter/actor who has recently turned author. My 2 top ten recordings were CONCRETE & CLAY (as a singer) and NAVY BLUE (as a writer)...both in the early 1960's. My first novel is an unusual murder mystery entitled: FORBIDDEN STEPS.

Regards, and have a great day, Ed

http://www.edrambeau.com


message 21: by Ann

Ann Keller Alan, I finished Miles Away . . . Worlds Apart this week and just posted my review for you. Awesome, awesome book!!! Well done.


message 20: by Alan

Alan Sakowitz Glad you enjoyed it. Isn't it amazing and sad someone could ruin their life like that?

alan


Susan (aka Just My Op) I watched American Greed last night and found it very interesting - thanks for the heads-up about it. Of course, there couldn't be as much detail as in your book, but I liked seeing some of the key players.

How sad that people can be so greedy and unscrupulous.


message 18: by Alan

Alan Sakowitz Momo wrote: "Hiya Alan! Thank you so much for the friend invite, I'm truly honored!
I hope I win and get a chance to read your book, if not, I'll just buy it when it comes out. :) Looking forward to it!"


Thanks Momo. After you read it, I would love to hear your thoughts about it.


message 17: by Momo (last edited Dec 09, 2010 06:46PM)

Momo Hiya Alan! Thank you so much for the friend invite, I'm truly honored!
I hope I win and get a chance to read your book, if not, I'll just buy it when it comes out. :) Looking forward to it!


message 16: by Alan

Alan Sakowitz Toni,

You made my day.

Thanks,

Alan


message 15: by Toni

Toni Nelson Received my book today, Alan. I had to pry it away from my husband!


message 14: by Ellen

Ellen Maze HI Alan, thanks for reaching out. I added your book to my shelf!
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message 13: by Gloria

Gloria Roach Thank you so much for inviting me to be your friend. I am looking forward to reading your book.


message 12: by Sarah

Sarah Jacquie Thanks for the friend add!!! I hope to be reading some of your work soon =) Exciting! Take care!


message 11: by Alan

Alan Sakowitz Hi Shawnnette,

Thanks for dropping by. All the best,

Alan


SassyMama Good Evening, Alan...WELCOME to goodreads...thanks for the invite into your circle of friends...CONGRATS on your book...best of luck with any/all future writings...looking forward to sharing chats, reviews, and any/all recommendations...have a blessed week...and as always Happy Reading :-)


message 9: by Joyzi

Joyzi Hi Sir thank you for the friendvite, my best book for me was the hunger games trilogy by Suzanne Collins, i really really love it that I've read it so many times that I lost count


DeAnna Hi, Alan~
Thank you for the friend-vite. It'll be fun to share book notes with you.
~DeAnna Cameron
author of The Belly Dancer
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Harlequin Books Hi Alan, sorry it took so long to stop by and say hi. I can't believe how fast this month has passed.


Pamela Hi Alan...Thanks for accepting my friend request.


message 5: by Beth

Beth Hi Alan,
Thanks for befriending this fellow author on Goodreads!


Bradley Thank you for adding me as a friend. =)

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message 3: by Alan

Alan Sakowitz Thank you. all the best to you as well.

Alan


CaliGirlRae Thanks for the friendship invite, Alan! Much success with your book! :-D


message 1: by Alan (last edited Aug 10, 2010 11:56AM)

Alan Sakowitz Alan Sakowitz is an attorney with an LL.M in Federal Taxation. As President of Pointe Development Company, a real estate development company located in Bay Harbor Islands, Florida, he combines his real estate background and legal training. His company is a recognized leader in joint venturing, and is always open to considering worthwhile projects anywhere in the country from brokers, banks, developers, and principals. Sakowitz has taught courses in law and lectured on a variety of topics, and he is a seasoned negotiator and business consultant.

Sakowitz, a life-long resident of Miami-Dade County, lives with his wife Leah and their five children in the North Miami Beach area, the neighborhood proudly featured in Miles Away . . . Worlds Apart.


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