Eighty-six years after being born, in Poland, on September 19, André Francisco Spitzman Jordan recounts his memories in a book narrated in the first person. Over almost 700 pages, we discover a fascinating and inspiring story about a remarkable man, considered the «father» of national tourism and the driving force behind golf in Portugal. Uma viagem pela vida [A journey through life] takes us on a discovery of his world, which begins in Poland, from where he fled with his parents to escape to concentration camps, passing through the United States, Brazil, Argentina and ending in Portugal – which he confesses to be «the best country in the world», where he has lived for more than 50 years. The stories are true, fascinating, and some packed with humour. André Jordan is a tireless storyteller after all. As you read, unable to put the book down, you learn about important episodes in the 20th century, featuring royal families, political leaders, famous artists and ‘ordinary’ people, all accompanied by remarkable moments. In Portugal, you find his entrepreneurial might in Quinta do Lago, Vilamoura and Belas Clube de Campo. Concluding the presentation of his book, André Jordan says with the smile he is known for that: «The reader will find the story of a life lived with love».
