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November 20, 2009
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SING-SING FELON SIGNS BOOK AT NY PUBLIC LIBRARY EVENT
Riverdale resident, Alan Gompers, affectionately known in the music industry as "Pop Doo Wop," celebrated his message of peace and freedom at The New York Public Library-96th Street Branch.
New York, NY-Nearly 24 years after being paroled for drug trafficking, former Wall Street-tycoon- turned-author, Alan Gompers' is sharing his life story through his memoir, "Maximum Security: The True Meaning of Freedom."
On Saturday, November 14, 2009, Gompers signed books and introduced his cd "Maximum Freedom: A Guide to Meditation" at the New York City Public Library-96th Street Branch. During an inspiring presentation around his amazing memoir, he highlighted some of his experiences that included his rise to fame and fortune, his first bust by the Federal Securities and Exchange Commission, his rise again through a real estate marketing venture in the Pocono mountains of Pennsylvania and ultimately his demise through drug trafficking that earned him a 15-to-life-sentence which began at the infamous and storied maximum security prison-"Sing Sing."
Paroled in 1986, Gompers has been touring the United States and Canada, sharing his amazing life and the incredible experiences he encountered on his fascinating journey. "Ultimately," Alan tells us, "it was the transforming power of meditation that enabled me to find the true happiness and freedom I had been searching for my whole life.
THUMBNAILS ABOUT GOMPERS
· Great nephew of American Federated of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations founder and first president Samuel Gompers.
· Accomplished musician, singer and producer.
· With Don K. Reed in 1986, promoted "Rock and Roll" concerts from the 1950's and became affectionately known as "Pop Doo Wop".
· Launched the company, Sportsvision, with the support and active endorsements of Yankees great Don Mattingly and Mets' All-Star Howard Johnson in 1987.
· His company, Children First For A Better World, offered educational support to school age children, from pre-school to the 12th grade, in order to help them attain a great life, rich in happiness and success.
· He continues to volunteer to speak to inmates in maximum security prisons and lead meditation workshops around the country.
· Is in the midst of a nationwide book tour which includes stops in Los Angeles, CA, Memphis, TN, and Kansas City, MO.
·Single and resides in Riverdale, NY
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