Ants Among Elephants

Jack Florentin is a successful entrepreneur and the son of Holocaust survivors. As co-founder and CEO of Sarah Lawrence S.A., he has introduced major fashion brands in Europe, while expanding his business exponentially. His story provides a rare glimpse into one man's struggle to survive in a tumultuous business enviroment; at the same time avoiding being crushed by the threat of "elephants" , or competitors. In addition, his experiences offer insight into the lives of Thessaloniki Jews who survived Auschwitz, and into the lives of their children. Through the help of "anngels" - his therapist, friends and family - Jack affirms the values essential to the three cultures he identifies with: Sephardic, Greek, and American. And when faced with the spectre of failure, Jack overcame trauma and despair, while helping his daughter deal with a life - theatening disease. Both informative and inspiring, Angels, Elephants and Ants is sure to motivate and move its readers.