| About the Book
From smalltown Ottawa (IL) through WWII kamikaze attacks in the
South Pacific, and into the maelstrom of the Michigan Senate
(1963-70), authors Stan and Marilyn Fedewa chronicle Emil Lockwood's
decisive leadership and quick-witted, principled character. As
Majority Leader, Lockwood's mettle was put to the test during
unprecedented crises of fiscal reform and post-Detroit-riot civil
unrest. Declining offers of key political posts in Washington, D.C.,
he co-founded the state's first bipartisan, multi-client lobbying
firm, a connection he maintained even during "semi-retirement" in
the Florida Keys.
This official biography reflects over 100 interview hours with
Lockwood and contemporaries, plus solid research from outside
sources, news accounts, and Lockwood's personal archives. It will
resonate with students of the human journey, as well as with
aspirants and leaders in business and political arenas.
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