WHEN THEY MAKE ME KING

by Robert Schumacher

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Experience the thrilling and inspiring journey of one man's rise from a dirt-moving teenager to Executive Vice President of Construction for a major real estate company. In this memoir, you'll discover true stories of survival and triumph in the face of serial killers, biker gangs, and hitmen. With each page, you'll gain valuable insights and lessons that will change your thoughts

• Learn how to navigate real estate and construction crooks of every variety

• Hold your breath as the author shares his experience stopping a hijacking on a Miami to NYC flight

• Discover the gritty underworld of dealing with mob bosses in NYC

• Get a glimpse into the fascinating world of a Miami DEA pawnshop

• Embrace the unexpected friendships formed with unlikely individuals, including a man hired to kill you

• Be inspired by the author's family legacy of serving in WW2, including his father's time in the O.S.S. and fighting into the heart of the Third Reich.

This book is a must-read for anyone seeking adventure, inspiration, and valuable life lessons. Don't miss out on this captivating memoir.


The stories told here are all based on real events. People’s names and some location names have been changed to prevent unintended consequences. If you work in construction or commercial real estate, you are going to want to meet this guy.

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CONTENTS

PART ONE – The War

          The Bridge            

          The Repast  

          Bridge Security      

          Pinned Down in a Small Town             

          Office of Strategic Services       

          Operation Overlord         

          Run for Your Life

          The Replacements           

          Patton Saves the Day                 

          Target Practice                

          POW Camps         

          Dad Snags a Woody                 

                   

PART TWO – Man in the Arena

          Grandpa Can Still Fight             

          Pig Roast               

          Yes, There is a Club         

          Snakes in a Pit                 

          Grandpa Quits Boxing               

          Two Guys from Chicago            

          Frank and His T-Birds               

          Midwest Natural Soil            

          WACs were Important Too                 

          German Soldiers in Illinois          

          A Veteran Salesman                   

          Gangster Doctor             

          The Bull and the Shephard     

        

PART THREE – My Way

         The Track Buy-In  

         Picking Winners     

          This is A Holdup   

          Greed Ruins It                 

          Smittys                  

          Chicago “Hitman”           

          Court Room Impersonator                  

          Mexican Food        

          Water Flows Downhill

          OSHA is Not Your Friend                   

          Gun on a Federal Project

 

PART FOUR – Friends and Family

          The Real Buffalo Bill Ranch

          Love at First Sight           

          Serial Killer Nearby          

          General Hospital (Soap Opera)

          Ana's Turn            

          The Date That Time (and I) Forgot     

          Hospitals Will Kill You               

          Don’t Bad Mouth the Club Chef

          Protected by the Wolf Dog                  

          My Biker Buddies            

          Don’t Listen to Children

          Called to the Principal’s Office             

          Mugged in New Orleans         

          King of the Nickle Machine                 

                                       

PART FIVE – Working the Big Leagues

          Girl on a Train                 

          Spoiler Alert          

          No Sewer, No Water                 

          1,900 Worthless Acres of Swamp

          Someone lost 1,000 Acres                    

          Africa Mission (Apology?)          

          One Heck of a Ride                   

          Can I Get a Witness?                 

          It’s Stressful Earning a Million $$

          South Shore Inn              

          Not Always Good to Get the Girl

          The Oil Slick         

          Christmas at the Airport            

          Teaching the Kids at Work                  

          I Defeated a 95 Lb. Italian Lady

          New York with Florida Shirts 

          How I ate $5,000 worth of Caviar

          Can I Get a Saddle for This Rat?

    NY City Suites with the Girls               

          Almost the Pope

          Miami to NYC Hijacking

          Avis Rental Files Charges

          My Replica Shark

          DEA Pawn Shop

          Toughest Guy in Florida

          Al Capone’s Collection Agency

          Cool Hand Nate

          Your Wife Lets You Travel with Me?

          Loretta’s New Suite         

          Met Them at the Airport           

          Kosher Meal on a Plane             

                            

PART SIX – Esoteric

          God’s Hand          

          Haunted House               

          A Real Witch                   

          Bates Motel           

          My Favorite Roofer

          The Exorcism

          Daniel Saves Ana

          Bennie’s Camper Fire

          Hospice