Dreams and Promises - by Theodore D Lockwood (Paperback)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

The founding of an international school in the hills of northern New Mexico was not only a unique education venture, it was also the story of unusual individuals involved in an enterprise that is undoubtedly the finest memorial to the controversial businessman and philanthropist, Armand Hammer. As one of the United World Colleges under the presidency of His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, the institution opened with a flourish in September 1982, struggled with disappointments and financial uncertainty, but persevered to become an outstanding academic program for young people, ages 16 to 19, from over 70 countries around the world. This book focuses on the personalities involved, the international perspective, and the unpredictable participation of Hammer and his associates. It provides glimpses of all these people. It also offers an inspiration to a public hoping for better educational opportunities. Dedicated to enhancing the possibilities for peace and to training young people in community service, the college is a fascinating alternative at a time when improving the human condition is the highest priority.

Review Quotes

"A well-crafted, intelligent account of Lockwood's demanding relations as chief administrator and head academic officer with the volatile founder/funder whose own expectations and personal pledges of support greatly shaped the college's destiny. The book is thus an instructive case history of the politics of philanthropy that often occur when an institution (and its president) must depend for survival upon the good will and wisdom of a celebrity donor who does not hesitate to intervene in college business." (New Mexico Historical Review)