The Red Cross Rainmaker

This is the story of Howard Bonham Sr., a remarkable Native American who was born in the Cherokee Nation in Indian Territory, and who rose to the post of Vice Chair for Public Relations and Fund Raising of the American Red Cross.
His rise to that position included on-the-scene coverage of disasters all over America, when the Red Cross was the nation's first responder. During that time, the President and Congress directed the Red Cross to help in the war effort of the 1940's, which added to its traditional response to ongoing natural disasters.
When he became the director of Red Cross drives to raise funds at the outset of World War 2, he developed the strategy to collaborate with leading celebrities, mostly entertainment stars. This close partnership produced record amounts of money for relief of disaster and war victims; and his experiences lend interesting insights to some of the most popular celebrities in America, including three sitting presidents, for whom he wrote speeches.
The book includes images, which adds realism to the dramatic experiences of the Rainmaker.
In addition, his son the author annotates his life story with personal insights that amplify the memoir with humor and personal anecdotes.