Pepperspectives

Over the course of the past 20 years, I have authored blogs and essays under the title, Pepperspectives. The topics have been wide-ranging, from politics, international affairs, to values of living, and reflections on books and movies which have meant the most to me.



I published an earlier selection of these blogs under the title of, Looking Back, Looking Forward, about four years ago.



I am now publishing a fresh selection of these reflections and recollections. They, too, cover a wide range of subjects, several of which are highlighted on the cover of this book.



I have written the majority of them during the past six years. As you would expect, a considerable number deal with the tumultuous political situation we have had in the United States and around the globe. Fortunately, they close on a note of confidence and hope as we transition to a new presidential administration under the leadership of President Joe Biden who is committed to bringing what has been a polarized nation together against a common purpose.



Never in my 80+ year lifetime have the challenges for our nation and the world been clearer. It will not be easy; we will take steps forward and then backward, but as we have before, I am confident we can make progress. I draw confidence from the young, not least my grandchildren, who every day inspire me with their imagination, their individuality and their shared goodness.



About the Author



John Pepper spent a 40-year career at The Procter & Gamble Company where he rose to become Chief Executive Officer and Chairman. Later, he served as Non-Executive Chairman of the Walt Disney Company as well as Senior Fellow of the Yale Corporation. He also served as Vice President of Finance and Administration at Yale, his alma mater. Mr. Pepper has been devoted to education, particularly early childhood education. He is the co-founder of the Cincinnati Youth Collaborative, Every Child Succeeds, and has been a leader in the development of the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. He has been married to his wife, Francie, for over 50 years. They are the proud parents of four children: John, David, Douglas and Susan, and 10 grandchildren.