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Michael Paddock

Bridging Barriers

How a Community Changed Its Future with Help From Engineers Without Borders USA Volunteers

Michael Paddock

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Ten16 Press
24 June 2020

Biography: science, technology & engineering; Memoirs; True stories; Society & culture: general; Bridges

""A well-written tribute to engineering projects and the volunteers who run them."" -Kirkus Reviews

Gavina is frustrated. As a midwife with 40 years of experience, she knows what is needed to slash the infant and maternal mortality rates that are ravaging her Guatemalan Highlands community. Only two things stand in her way: a lack of clean water and a raging river nicknamed ""The Assassin,"" which blocks access to the hospital. Under the mentorship of Mike Shawcross, a crusty old Brit with four decades of international development experience, the Marquette University Engineers Without Borders USA team works with the community to build a water project and construct a bridge that defeats The Assassin. Through engaging personal stories, Bridging Barriers tells of the trials, tribulations and successes of the engineers and community members who gave new hope to La Garrucha.

By: Michael Paddock
Imprint: Ten16 Press
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 336g
ISBN: 9781645381419
ISBN 10: 1645381412
Pages: 290
Publication Date: 24 June 2020
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Michael Paddock grew up in northern Minnesota and attended Michigan Technological University, receiving bachelors degrees in civil engineering and surveying. He is a licensed professional engineer and surveyor whose professional career at CH2M Hill was spent managing teams of over 100 engineers designing infrastructure projects exceeding $1 billion, and he was the youngest-ever recipient of Wisconsin's ""Engineer of the Year"" award. After a near-death cancer experience, he was motivated to begin a pro bono engineering career that has delivered over 100 projects with Engineers Without Borders USA, Rotary International, and other nonprofits on five continents over the last 20 years. He currently lives in southeast Wisconsin with his wife Cathy.

Reviews for Bridging Barriers: How a Community Changed Its Future with Help From Engineers Without Borders USA Volunteers

"""This book should come with a warning: reading this book will change your personal and professional life for the better whether you are a professional engineer, an engineer in training, an engineering student, or not even an engineer."" -Dr. Bernard Amadei, Founder of Engineers Without Borders USA ""This book provides insights and lessons learned in community-building that will lead to the success of many Rotary projects around the globe."" -Mary McCormick, Executive Director, Rotary Club of Milwaukee ""Mike Paddock's engrossing story is a first-hand, on-the-ground lesson in how communities can take charge of their futures against long odds and many obstacles. It's a must read for engineering students who want to make their lives matter, or for service organizations and philanthropists who want their money to make a difference."" -John DeDakis, Journalist, Novelist, Writing Coach, and Former Senior Copy Editor for CNN's The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer"