Notable Encounters

By Chris Adams

The author characterizes the book as a memoir, entitled, Notable Encounters. As such, he has diligently documented his recollection of dozens of memorable special people that he enjoyed the unique opportunity of meeting over the years of his professional experiences. Many of the names of those whom he had the pleasure of meeting are easily recognized, while others are introduced to the reader for the first time. Beyond identifying and characterizing his meeting opportunities and the interaction with those encountered, he has for the benefit of the reader, provided an in-depth biographical background summary of each personage. As such, his treatise serves also to recall history, significant times and events in many instances. A number of those whom he had the pleasure of meeting became friends for life, while other introductions were the first and last. An interesting perspective that he also introduces in the opening of his writing is one of the history and importance of the handshake. He characterizes that virtually every encounter, greeting, or meeting between two people is initiated with a handshake. The handshake, a practice that has existed in some form or another for thousands of years, most often engaged upon an initial meeting or greeting. The purpose of clasping hands""to convey trust, respect, balance, and equality. Join Chris Adams in encountering, exchanging handshakes and engaging some noteworthy and incredible personalities along his life's journey.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
• Release date: Jan 28, 2019
• ISBN: 9781644160718

Chris Adams

Chris Adams is a retired U.S. Air Force Major General and Chief of Staff , Strategic Air Command; former Associate Director, Los Alamos National Laboratory and industry executive.He has traveled the world extensively an in particular, Russia and the former Soviet States, where he directed joint ventures for five years in support of resurrecting the Cold War deteriorated public communications systems.His military service included logging over 8000 flying hours in strategic nuclear bombers, including the B-36 and B-52, as well as, the C-141 transport. He also served two Vietnam tours.Accordingly, his honors include ­The Distinguished Service Medal, The Department of Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Two Legions of Merit, Two Air Medals for service in combat and numerous others. He was also awarded the Daughters of the American Revolution National Medal of Honor for 2011.He has also been honored as a Distinguished Alumnus of Tarleton State University and Texas A&M University- Commerce, and has been listed in Who's Who In America since 1982. In 2019, he was additionally presentedwith the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award by Marquis Who's Who as a leader in the militaryindustry.In developing his books, Adams draws on his extraordinary knowledge and experience in strategic air operations,intelligence activities and the culture of Russia and the former Soviet Union. Each work is historically based andalludes to actual events that occurred in the former Soviet Union and the United States.