Discover the extraordinary life of J. Eugene Salomon, a man whose journey through three countries is as captivating as it is inspiring. From the ravages of the Spanish Civil War, which left his once-wealthy family in ruins, to enduring the horror of German planes attacking the streets of his beloved Asturias, Salomon's early years forged in him an unyielding resilience and determination to succeed. Now, after “94 years of coincidences”, as he describes his life, Salomon continues to share his wealth of knowledge as a revered Chess Master and successful businessman, advising companies and shaping their futures. In his profound autobiography, he unveils the secrets behind his remarkable achievements, while also revealing the immeasurable impact of love, family, and friendship on his life. Join us in celebrating the indomitable spirit of J. Eugene Salomon—a true testament to the triumph of the human spirit and the enduring power of compassion and perseverance. "A true testament to the triumph of the human spirit and the enduring power of compassion and perseverance. I extend my deepest gratitude to Eugenio, not only for sharing his remarkable journey, but for the incredible person he is and the lasting legacy he has created." — Javier J. Zulueta, MD, PhD, Professor of Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY " Sweet Memories is a beautiful piece of writing reminding all readers that the moving moments of life and chess are metaphorical, and quite possibly, divinely orchestrated. Salomon's rich story is filled with all that makes us human and all that makes us divine. Bravo!" — Maria Lopez Twena, Creator of MariVi the Master Navigator Series "An amazing life story, including a lifelong love of chess and family. Congratulations, mazel tov, on weaving together all the stories of our far-flung family. We send you our love and gratitude for writing this book." — Annette Woolf, Gene's cousin "Few can have led such a rich and fulfilling life as Gene Salomon. Sweet Memories enchantingly charts a life which saw early success on the chessboard and the opportunity to play against the legendary Alekhine. Gene emigrated from Spain to Cuba and then New Jersey, where he really did experience the American dream: family, a successful corporate career and yet more success on his beloved 64 squares." —Richard Palliser, IM and Editor of CHESS magazine (London) "A great ode to the Salomon family. This book makes readers feel as if they are having a relaxing chat with an old friend discussing the Salomon family history. The details fill in the story like leaves on the family tree and explain how the game of chess has interwoven throughout their lives." — Mark Capron, Editor of The Chess Journalist An inherently fascinating life story, "Sweet Memories: Family, Friends, Chess and Sugar" from SFB Multimedia Publishers is the extraordinary memoir of an extraordinary man who lives through extraordinary times. Impressively well written, organized and presented, "Sweet Memories" is especially and unreservedly recommended for community and college/university library Contemporary Biography/Memoir collections. --Midwest Book Review, James A. Cox, Editor-in-Chief, Small Press Bookwatch J. Eugene "Gene" Salomon was born in Spain in 1928 and is thrilled to be publishing this book in time for his 95th birthday. Gene is a devoted family man, and has been married to Bea, his Brooklyn angel, for sixty-two years. Together, they are the proud parents of four, and grandparents of seven. Gene makes it a priority to stay in touch with all his relatives all over the world, especially his close family in Spain. Gene was among the best chess players in Spain and Cuba in the late 1940s and early 1950s. After many years away from chess, he earned the U.S Chess Federation rating as a Life Master at age 70. He also received a Silver Life Master Certificate from the American Contract Bridge League at age 93. Gene earned degrees in Sugar Technology and Agricultural Engineering at Havana University. He is known as one of the foremost experts in the world on the subject of edible molasses and has traveled extensively in his work. Gene's resumé includes significant contributions to the sugar industry, and he has been nominated for the Dyer Award, the "Sugar Man of the Year." He is still working as a consultant in new business development in the food industry. The publication date, July 18th, is a significant date for Gene: July 18, 1936 was the start of the Spanish Civil War, and July 18, 1960 was the date of the Castro speech that convinced Gene to leave Cuba. On July 18th, 2023, he leaves this book to his seven grandchildren as his legacy. Diane S. Dahl is excited to make her literary debut as a published author with Sweet Memories. She grew up in Old Bridge, New Jersey, where she first met the Salomon family 45 years ago.Diane has always been a lover of words and language. She began learning Spanish, Ital