Accidental Philanthropist

Accidental Philanthropist"Gobs of people call him Mister Frankel, Sir for reasons youll understand once you have read this unbelievable but true book. But ever since he pulled me from a burning building, hes just been Sandy to me a down home kind of guy with an open face, a friendly smile, and billions of dollars to give away. Yes, indeed: Mere pikers like Horatio Alger and Croesus have had their day. Heres the stuff of myth that really happened. And it starts, of all places,

"Gobs of people call him “Mister Frankel, Sir” for reasons you’ll understand once you have read this unbelievable but true book. But ever since he pulled me from a burning building, he’s just been “Sandy” to me – a down-home kind of guy with an open face, a friendly smile, and billions of dollars to give away. Yes, indeed: Mere pikers like Horatio Alger and Croesus have had their day. Here’s the stuff of myth that really happened. And it starts, of all places, in the Bronx, where local boy makes good – and never stops doing good." — Bill Moyers
"Words of wisdom from legal legend Sandor Frankel.... There's an art to telling legal war stories, of hapless clients and improbable claims, knavish opposing counsel and hard-earned wins. Sandor Frankel is a master of the genre..... Frankel shares often hilarious, sometimes poignant and always insightful observations drawn from more than 50 years of legal practice." — Reuters

"Informative and entertaining.... written in a balanced style that is accessible to both lay readers and lawyers.... One of the great pleasures of the book is Frankel's wit and self-deprecating humor.... rich detail...."—New York Law Journal

"Eye-opening stuff....an incredible story that a lot of people know nothing about.... Quite a tale."— i24 News TV

"A fascinating story of an improbable series of events that led a first-class lawyer to the pinnacle of charitable giving. While Leona Helmsley's larger-than-life notoriety was controversial, her philanthropic legacy under dedicated leadership, including with regard to the State of Israel, is inspiring. This is an incredible story about how a lawyer truly can rehabilitate a client's reputation." — David Friedman, former U.S. Ambassador to Israel

"Like a fairytale.... enthralling.... Frankel's witty sense of humor is mixed in deliberately in his compelling book." — Jewish Business News