My Life by Edward duMoulin

"Edward du Moulin’s book, My Life, is a remarkable presentation by a remarkable man. Written with utter candor and objectivity, this tale includes charming youthful incidents; four years of World War II military service; half a century on Wall Street; and 80 years of sailing, including management activity in seven America’s Cup campaigns.  The conversational tone of the book goes far beyond the recorded facts, details, and personal perspectives to provide tremendous inspiration to the reader. Ed served a legion of acquaintances as sort of “Dutch Uncle,” by both advising and by setting benchmarks of chapter and performance in whatever activity he undertook. His examples of tact, candor, and process (including a practice to always “do it the right way”) remain as a legacy to an army of friends, young and old. Always for Ed, his charming wife Eleanor and his family came first. Thus, it is fitting that it is Ed’s son Richard who has organized Ed’s writings for the benefit of relatives, fri