Description
What makes a soldier? What makes a business mind? What makes a philanthropist? In this rich memoir, Canadian icon of mining finance and public service Terry Salman reflects on his remarkable life, offering inspiration and mentorship for others seeking to build their own legacies.
Salman traces his journey from his modest beginnings in Montreal as the son of a Turkish immigrant father and Quebec-born mother, to the traumas of the Vietnam War, to his rise up the Canadian business world, and the growing dedication to service that earned him the Order of Canada.
He recounts the moments that shaped him: the brotherhood of the U.S. Marines and the lifelong duty of loyalty and community they instilled in him; the traumas he endured as a young sergeant in Vietnam; his return to Canada and the mentors who helped guide his success; and his many roles in helping others.
As he climbs the corporate ladder, his deep-seated faith and commitment to social responsibility grows. He takes on leadership roles, including chairman of the Vancouver Public Library Foundation and the St. Pauls Hospital Foundationwhere he helped fund a hospice for AIDS patientsand Honorary Consul General of the Republic of Singapore.
Offering an inside view at the Canadian business, political, and philanthropic landscape, What We Give is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand how some are driven to succeed, and to give back.
Author Information
Terry Salman, OC, is one of Canadas most dedicated philanthropists. Born in Montreal, he served as a sergeant with the US Marines during the Vietnam War before his rise in mining finance. President and CEO of Salman Partners and Salman Capital, he is Chair Emeritus of the Vancouver Public Library Foundation and Honorary Consul General of the Republic of Singapore. He received the Order of Canada in 2020 and lives in West Vancouver, BC, with his wife, Chris.
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