20th Century Saga: Four diverse Yale lives intertwine in love, business. Mark's unrequited love for Gigi, Moose's struggle with addiction, Sam's Hollywood escape, and Folger's unique lifestyle.
In Four Yale Men, you will be swept away into an intricate saga that spans the final decades of the 20th century. This dynamic narrative follows the lives of four Yale alumni who come from disparate backgrounds, each carrying their own unique stories.
Meet Mark Starbuck, a man who navigates a winding path to success, eventually landing a prominent role as a business executive at a major broadcast network in New York City. His heart, however, remains forever intertwined with the stunning Gigi Grant, a love that remains unrequited for years before they finally unite.
Then there's Moose Cortesi, a remarkable athlete of Italian descent, who rises from humble beginnings to become Yale's last All-American. Successful in his career as an ad executive, Moose is nevertheless haunted by his struggles with addiction and the guilt of forsaking his family.
Sam Whitehead, a determined scholar from Brooklyn's Jewish enclave, uses his Yale scholarship as a stepping stone to infiltrate the glitzy world of Hollywood. His ambitious ascent to becoming one of the youngest studio CEOs is not without scandal, leading him to a secret escape to Switzerland.
Lastly, we have Folger H Wainwright III, a successful investment banker who embarks on an ironic journey when he marries Mark's love, Gigi. But their marriage dissolves after a few years due to his unconventional lifestyle.
This narrative is further enriched by Gigi Grant, a radiant force admired by all four Yale men. Her daughter Whitney, bearing her mother's beauty and spirit, ventures to Hollywood for an acting career, only to return to New York after a harrowing experience.
Four Yale Men is a whirlwind journey that traverses New York City, Philadelphia, Paris, London, Tokyo, Madrid, Los Angeles, and Zug, Switzerland, offering a textured perspective of the 20th century. This book is not just a story, but an immersive experience that will leave you emotionally invested and eagerly turning the pages.
Raleigh Coffin, a Yale graduate, is a retired executive who worked for prominent companies, such as Procter & Gamble, General Foods, President Playtex Intl. and more recently as President of CBS/Fox Intl. and Chairman/CEO of Optex, an early precursor of "Streaming" At Yale he majored in English Composition and Creative Writing, but only started publishing in his retirement. His first book: "Phyllis: A Beautiful Life Forgotten" a touching non-fiction piece about his late wife's battle with Alzheimer's. Coffin, is father of three children and six grandchildren, currently resides in Vero Beach, Florida with his daughter and her two teenagers.
