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= PETER JENNINGS, AUTHOR =

Peter W. G. Jennings is an Author, Keynote Speaker and Singer. His first non-fiction book, "Shark Assault: An Amazing Story of Survival" continues to receive rave reviews. So too with his recently published book "Why Being Happy Matters", which also continues to draw excellent reviews.

"Shark Assault" relates the story of how Nicole Moore, a young nurse from Orangeville, Ontario, was standing waist deep in the ocean while vacationing at a resort in Cancun, Mexico when suddenly, she was brutally and savagely attacked twice by a bull shark, the most vicious shark in the sea. She came very close to death, losing more than 60% of her blood (a condition humans are not meant to survive). As a result of the shark bites, her left arm was amputated and she very nearly lost her leg, enduring numerous invasive, painful surgeries in the process. But the book also reveals Nicole's amazing strength of mind: not only did she persevere through the brutality of the shark strikes, she also overcame unhappy events in her youth that would have sidelined most people. She has lived through these assaults and readers discover her today as a happy, optimistic and positive individual. Indeed, Nicole offers public presentations, inspiring those facing life's challenges to keep moving forward in order to celebrate the zest and joy in their lives.

In "Why Being Happy Matters", Jennings shows his interest in helping people realize they can overcome shortfalls in their lives and keep moving forward, adding happiness and zest to their daily existence. His book profiles 37 people from around the world whom he interviewed and encourages readers to find happiness for themselves, often in the simple things life offers. .

Jennings has a website as well as pages on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Early Life, Education and Career

Peter Jennings hails originally from Toronto, Canada. Following education at Upper Canada College, a private boys school where he wrote and produced two ground breaking feature-length films, his longstanding communications zeal was crystallized while attending Trinity College, University of Toronto, when he joined the campus radio station. This led to stints in on-air production and management at professional radio stations where he sharpened his keen sense of timing, audience response, communications innovation and production efficiency.

Jennings then took on creative, production and management roles as Vice President & General Manager at media companies owned by Rogers and Southam. Anticipating an entrepreneurial future, he assumed the role of Senior Producer at IBM Canada, thereby broadening his business skills and achieving greater exposure to U.S. and international markets. Following this, he formed his own agency to offer full-service marketing, advertising and branding expertise, from which he retired in 2009, relocating first to Muskoka, Ontario and then to Midland, Ontario.

Writing

Peter Jennings has written throughout his life.

His book "Shark Assault" was published to great acclaim by Dundurn and "Why Being Happy Matters" is also enjoying critical praise. He is currently readying for publication "Pushing The Boundaries" and "I'll Never Smile Again: How a Downcast Canadian Girl Electrified Frank Sinatra’s Fame", plus other works.

Media Appearances

Jennings is interviewed regularly on TV, radio, print and the Internet as he promotes his books "Shark Assault" and "Why Being Happy Matters". He is also in demand as a public speaker, having completed or planned for more than 100 events.

Social Activism

Peter Jennings has been a Guest Lecturer on marketing and writing at Centennial College in Toronto and at the Government of Ontario’s Self Employment Assistance Program (where he was voted 9 out of 10 for effective teaching by the students). He has served on the Boards of several charities, as well as chairing Boards, and provides pro bono marketing and writing expertise to various individuals, mentoring members of his community who seek advice. This includes helping migrate the career of Yvonne Heath from nursing to become a well known writer, TV host, speaker and entrepreneur.

Personal Life

In his leisure time, Peter enjoys regular visits with his son, two daughters-in-law, three granddaughters and his 98 year old mother ("She says I have her genes"). Also part of the festivities are his rescue dogs Molly (a border collie/husky mix) and Macy (a lab/shepherd mix). When he's not writing, he delights in Fairview, his modern lakeside residence at Mundy's Harbour on Georgian Bay, listening to cool jazz, cooking, enjoying intriguing discussions with friends and piloting his 41' Meridian Motor Yacht named (wait for it) "Pushing The Boundaries".

A keen observer and chronicler of life's adventures, he has a passionate interest in family, writing, singing and interviewing interesting people on his television series “Be My Guest” which featured conversations with such personalities as Lloyd Robertson, Paula Todd, Terry Fallis, Maureen Taylor, Moses Znaimer, etc. His days also include great jazz, fine films, challenging golf (that is, challenging for Peter to score below 90!!), relaxed swimming, enjoyable travel and spirited conversations with good friends while cruising Georgian Bay in his motor yacht "Pushing The Boundaries".