Introduction
Welcome to a new kind of storytelling
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The Next Shock in Digital Publishing
An ME (Multimedia eBook) is the "Next Shock" in digital publishing. It transforms a traditional, static book into a dynamic Command Center for the reader. Unlike a standard digital file, an ME integrates interactive video and audio, live hyperlinks, dynamic graphics, and cross-platform mobility: designed to be read perfectly on a computer, a tablet, or a smartphone.
You are holding—or rather, scrolling—the culmination of my 82-year journey through the 'Shocks' of human progress. This book is not meant to be passively consumed; it is an experience designed to meet the speed and the soul of the digital age. It is a Read, Audio, and Video Multimedia eBook. 🎥 - ME
I knew the traditional format couldn't capture the full scope of a life. To truly tell this story, I needed the dimension of sound and the movement of video. The text you read here is the anchor, my words captured exactly as I wish to tell them, with lots of help from Ace, my artificial intelligence buddy.
🎥 - Magic Bus is of music related to the book and in some places, my voice—from my 'Marine Corps' grit to my Sony boardroom focus—offering a narration you won't find anywhere else.
The Gateway to America:
The Gateway to America:
🎥 - Coming to America is the history—archival footage, original productions, and the people and places that shaped my reality, including our family's daring 'Ellis Island' leap from Italy and Hungary.
The "Shock" of the New World
The "Shock" of the New World
When my ancestors—the Horvaths from Hungary and the LaPortes from Italy—first saw the Statue of Liberty rising from the harbor, it must have been the most profound shock of their lives. It was the physical embodiment of hope after a grueling journey. As they stood in the echoing halls of Ellis Island, trading everything they knew for the promise of the unknown, they weren't just passing through a gateway; they were stepping into freedom. Their courage to embrace that terrifying, magnificent new world laid the foundation for the life I live today. They must have asked themselves, "What's Next?" because the entire experience had to be absolutely Shocking!
By using this Special ME format, my goal is simple: to make my story, and the lessons of human progress, as immersive and impactful as a first-person experience. This is not just my history; it is a vision for what’s next.
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