Dear Bob and Joann,

I just read with pleasure your very interesting book. Harry and I discussed later that we found the fact that you have lived such an extra ordinary life to be a blessing. What adventures you’ve had! It’s amazing the very things we use now a days can trace their roots to our very own corner of the world.

     Sometimes, with these types of books, the subjects can be quite exciting, but written dully. That is not the case here-the writing was clear, concise, and fun. We really enjoyed seeing the pictures of your family. We would highly recommend this book to anyone with an interest in technology, its history, and want to learn about it in a fascinating way.

Thanks for the opportunity,

Harry & Donna Peck

What a wonderful surprise it was when I found a package from you on near our front door ! Chuck had told me you were writing a book and that you wanted him to read it. He has not read it yet, but I read it cover to cover!

     I enjoyed learning about your early life and the things that shaped your foundations for life. Your time in Korea was very interesting to me. My stepfather was born in 1928, and he saw action in Korea. But he never talked about his time there …. no descriptions of the place, nothing about how he got there or got home.

     I loved the photos of your children and your beautiful granddaughters. One of my favorite parts of the book was your trip to Germany.

     The technical parts of the book were eye opening for me. I can’t say that I fully understood the depth of a lot of the technical terms, but I surly respect how you used your talents and abilities in each job that you had, and how your creativity played a role in so many areas of our daily lives that we now take for granted. Truly, you were there at the beginning.

     Your documentation with photos and your recall for detail, both technically and socially, were amazing.

     You told your story with candor, honesty, and humor. You and Joann are great examples of hard work, dedication, and devotion.

     Thank you for sending us the autographed copy. If Chuck is not up to reading for himself, I will start reading the book to him. Thank you again for sending the book,

Much Love,

Peggy

A remarkable overview of the rapid evolution of various technologies through the 20^th century seen through the lens of a personal account. Personal milestones and experiences serve primarily to help anchor the development and implementation of the various systems described in considerable detail. It is likely that the personal, political, and economic considerations that went into the development and implementation of some of these technologies will come as a surprise to people who overlook the research and work that goes in behind the scenes. The extensive documentation and images are an effective part of the narrative. The language is polished. What makes this narrative work is the degree of detail that you can present at each stage. In combination with the extensive visual documentation, the text walks the reader through not only the technologies themselves, but the problem solving that went into their development and implementation.

Regards,

Dr. Decilli

This was an amazing and true example of the American Dream. To watch the author work diligently and very hard to learn and hone his craft, continue his education and raise a family is the example I believe society needs to be reminded to achievable and attainable today. Written in a casual conversational style with plenty of pictures to highlight the process, Dr. Reese has written a wonderful book.

Yours truly,

Dr. Kris

Dear Bob,

Thank you for giving me the honor and the privilege to read this well researched story of your technology, career and memoir.

     I especially enjoyed how you connected your technological life with your personal life, adding in current events that were happening at the time was another interesting dimension.

     You truly were there at the beginning and our society is better for it. It’s an honor to know you as a friend and now a published author.

                                                            Warmly,

                                                            Robyn Finer

Mr. Reese, thank you very much for your book. I will have it placed in our Museum Library for others to read. Thanks,

Janell

Mr. Reese, did not get a chance to read it yet but I did send the book over to our School Librarian for her review. She will put it on display at the Library soon. Good job. Dr. Bovalino.

Greetings Brother Reese,

Having retrieved your book from our Secretary, Brother Wiker, I spent the better part of a Saturday and a rainy-day Sunday reading your book. I good read as it related to all the various industries here in Lancaster and York that have been all too familiar to those of us that live in this area.

     Interesting history on the Pulsar watch that all of us grew up with in one way or another, and to realize you were the inventor. Would make for a great program in the Lodge should you ever get back to Lancaster and could provide as such.

     I am 76 years old and my entire career of over 37 years was in the printing industry with RR Donnelly, the largest commercial and financial printer in the world. I started in the industry in 1965 out of high school when printing as a trade was still being accomplished as it had been performed for literally decades.

     But as you detail the evolution of computer science, design, and advanced technology in the many industries you were instrumental in developing, so too did I see similarities in the evolution and technology in all aspects of the printing industry.

     Having grown up in the same era when you were deeply engaged in your accomplishments, I could relate to the processes you were involved in. I had similar experiences, not to your level by any means, by being involved in various design teams where our processes required developing new technologies with outside vendors to evolve more into the computer driven age of printing and communicating on a time sensitive basis.

     Before I retired, I was able to participate into the computer developments where our printed products were processed, printed, and delivered in hours around the world, rather what had taken weeks and months in the early stages of my career.

     I was highly impressed with your involvement with so many companies, the projects, some of which I vaguely could relate to, and the many significant accomplishments you had in an amazing career. I also found it a little humorous in some of the starting salaries you shared for a person with such high and demanding skill sets. Today you would probably command four times the salary if not more. Of course, I started at Donnelly for $1.67 an hour in 1965.

     In one of your comments, you stated in the early years you worked at Lepores part time repairing radios and TVs. My favorite uncle Mike Rineer worked there as the Sales Manager his entire work life. I wonder if you might remember him. He was a great person and well-liked by all.

     In closing Thank you for sending Lodge 43 your book. I will be sure to bring it up in Lodge again and ensure it begins to circulate among the Brothers. I serve as the Lodge Historian and

     Librarian so I can assure you I will take good care of it and make it a part of our ever-increasing library. Thank you and our Best to you!

Past Master. . .

Dear Bob,

I enjoyed reading about how your science project got you interested in technology at a young age. It was a little uncomfortable reading the details about your hernia surgery prep.

     I enjoyed your explanation about the different projects in which you were involved. I experienced several of the same technologies 20 years after you. All in all, the book was an easy read.

                                                            Terri Tebow

Bob, do you realize how hard it is to write a book? But now, you have done it. The book is brilliant.

Much love,

Jim

Wow Uncle Bob, I did not realize that you did all those things and achieved so many awards. I sure learned a lot more about you when I finished the book than when I first started to read it. I loved the book and enjoyed reading it.

Love you Uncle Bob,

Dave