{"title":"Walter Benesch","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"light-for-craftsmen-paperback","title":"Light for Craftsmen - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csup\u003eWalter Benesch has been a Mason for over to 50 years, \u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csup\u003eactive in both York and Scottish Rites. Walter\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csup\u003econtinues to be an active member of various Masonic\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csup\u003ebodies in the District of Columbia and Northern Virginia.\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csup\u003eHe obtained the 33o in 2019, is a holder of Order of the\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csup\u003ePurple Cross of the York Rite and is active in SCRICF\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csup\u003eCollege in the District of Columbia.\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csup\u003eCurrently he is the Dean of the Andrea Solomon\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csup\u003eCollege of Philosophy in the DC Scottish Rite. He is a\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csup\u003etrustee of various other Masonic bodies. Brother\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csup\u003eBenesch is a Past President of the Maryland Masonic\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csup\u003eResearch Society and holder of their Exceptional\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csup\u003eService Award. Walter was president of the George\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csup\u003eWashington Masonic Stamp Club and has published\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csup\u003enumerous Masonic articles. Has given over 60 side\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csup\u003epresentations and additional talks. Has been a speaker\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csup\u003efor major Masonic research bodies both locally and\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csup\u003einternationally. He the holder of two of the highly regarded Distinguished Toastmaster Award from\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csup\u003eToastmasters International. He is also the author of several books which can be found on his web\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csup\u003epage: walterpbenesch.com.\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csup\u003eWith a master's degree in anthropology he has maintained interests in archeology, \u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csup\u003epaleoanthropology and esoteric sciences as found around the world. His MSSS (MS in Social\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csup\u003eServices) triggered his interest in psychology, thanatology, and society. He has taken many\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csup\u003eadditional non-credit undergraduate courses on a huge variety of subjects and supplements his\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csup\u003estudies with constant reading of non-fiction books and periodicals. Walter has studied Kabbalah, \u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csup\u003eoriginally with Dr. Michael Hattwick back in the 1990's then with Kirk MacNulty. Over the past\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csup\u003edecade or more with Maggy Whitehouse.\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csup\u003eProfessionally he started out as a youth worker in NYC then as a social worker in the District of\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csup\u003eColumbia, Department of Human Services. He moved as a civilian in the Pentagon on various\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csup\u003eprojects in the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the transferred and retired from the Department of\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csup\u003eHomeland Security as a senior program manager and program professional instructor. He has two\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csup\u003edaughters, one an emergency room MD in California, the other is a fashion designer in Australia. 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From the streets of 1970s New York City to the academic avenues of Boston, Benesch tells his story through heartfelt letters to his daughter-sharing his most pivotal moments with disarming honesty and humor. A graduate of Franconia College and The New School for Social Research, Benesch brings a unique voice shaped by years in social work, academia, federal service, and even cab driving in Manhattan. His unforgettable role as foster father to the famous chimpanzee Nim Chimpsky adds another remarkable layer to an already multifaceted life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBookwrights House\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, we are proud to present this inspiring and boldly honest book that not only traces Walter's personal evolution but also paints a vivid picture of urban America during a time of sweeping change. 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