TY - BOOK AU - Moore,Sam TI - American by choice: the remarkable fulfillment of an immigrant's dreams SN - 9780785274537 AV - Z473.M824.A447 1998 PY - 1998/// CY - Nashville, Tennessee PB - Thomas Nelson Publishers KW - Moore, Sam, KW - Thomas Nelson Publishers KW - History KW - Publishers and publishing KW - United States KW - Biography KW - Lebanese Americans KW - Christian literature KW - Publishing KW - 20th century N1 - 1; 2 N2 - American By Choice is the remarkable story of an industrious young man from Lebanon, who, trusting God, came to America in 1950 with 600 in his pocket; and eventually led Thomas Nelson, Incorporated to become the world's largest Christian Publishing company. His father had given him some prudent advice: "Be honest, work hard, and don't be afraid to take a chance." A mentor had encouraged him, "God can use you." ER -