By an absorbing collection of events this book tells the life of Norman Bodek, who has contributed highly to develop the knowledge of the western industrial world. The “miracles”, as Norman calls the events, intertwine with reflections and meditation about his own life and the events of the world he has been living. The book tells about his curiosity and attraction of what is unknown to him. His desire to know has allowed him to overcome his fears. His curiosity has pushed him to discover talents and make them accessible to everybody. Norman reminds us of Marco Polo; he discovered the pearls of Japan. He infuses a sense gratitude for what we are given, whatever it is, and we can learn from him how to stand up after falling, and how to use our weaknesses to nourish and grow day by day. He teaches us how to empty ourselves. In this book Norman inspires and wishes us to be happy in this life and maybe in the next.” – Giorgio Turconi and Federico Borra, Turbo Consulting, Italy