Frederick R Andresen's Books
Apr.10.2010
During the Mexican Revolution, a penniless Norwegian and a drifting Irishman meet in an El Paso bar and are hired by a Pittsburgh con-man to fix a gold mine in Mexico with parts which, they discover too late, purposely don't fit.
The Norwegian is focused on fixing the mine and needs the money to propose to his girl in El Paso. The Irishman is focused on the local women, is fresh...
"Walking on Ice" is about listening, learning, leadership, and determination—about success under challenging conditions. Russia is not a land of laws, but of relationships and tactics, both unpredictable. The Westerner has a special challenge fitting into the colorful and exciting environment of an evolving Russia. Even in this high-tech world, we need to understand the...
About Frederick
Published writer/traveler/businessman: Author of Walking on Ice, An American Businessman in Russia. Essays published in various Russian, American, and British publications. His latest published novel is "Dos Gringos" based on the true story of his...
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Frederick’s Favorite Books
Anna Karenina, The Master and Margarita, Dr. Zhivago, The Persian Boy, The Far Pavilions, Brothers Karamazov, Embers, all of Barbara Tuchman's books, all of...