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Magnificent Losers is a brilliant corrective to the Great Man theory of history, perhaps more necessary today than ever. In a series of finely crafted biographical vignettes, Coodley chronicles the lives of some 20 leaders, thinkers and activists across more than 2000 years of history whose ideas represented concepts of justice and reform that were far ahead of their time...in Coodley's insightful retelling, these aren't the losers of history, but its advance guard. The ideas they championed were worth fighting for, as they helped lay the foundation for a more equal and just society that we're still struggling to attain. W.C. McRae, Author, Pacific Northwest: Lonely Planet Travel Survival Kit Gregg Coodley chronicles the deeds of a host of largely forgotten heroes, who, in their time, lost and often died in their struggles for freedom, justice and equality. The ideas they fought for... thrive today in no small part because of their sacrifices...These are inspiring stories of courage, persistence and virtue that speak to the pressing needs of our own time. Rick Seifert, Journalist, Community Leader and University Teacher This book is a collection of many tidbits of history...The heroes of the stories are indeed Magnificent Losers, some of whom changed history. Charles Kuttner, M.D. This book could not arrive at a more opportune time when many of us need to be reminded that our work for social justice is not in vain...It makes a persuasive case through the force of many examples that our efforts may well bear fruit long after we are gone, and in doing so it holds out hope. Stephen Karakashian, Co-Author, Redeeming the Past: My Journey from Freedom Fighter to Healer Perhaps, as Churchill said, history is written by the victors. But social progress may well be inspired by the vanquished. Gregg Coodley has put together a fascinating and entertaining collection...They serve as a reminder that losers - particularly those who pay the highest price for their ideals- may do more than winners to move the arc of human history towards compassion. Michael Z. Cahana, Senior Rabbi, Congregation Beth Israel From Roman Judea to medieval England to early 20th century America, Gregg Coodley catches the spirit of those who battled for the oppressed and left behind not immediate victory, but immortal legend. Some of Coodley's heroes, such as Garibaldi andWilliam Jennings Bryan are widely known, but he also brings to life figures such as Tupac Amaru, leader of a 18th century Peruvian revolt against the Spanish, and General Oliver Howard, battling against impossible odds for the rights of the freedmen after the Civil War. At a vital historical moment, Coodley reminds us that fighters for freedom and justice can never really lose. David Sarasoh, Columnist, The Oregonian Here's a fascinating collection of stories that have been meticulously researched covering certain historical areas and little known individuals wh influenced these times. Interesting, educational and a fun read. Zed Merrill, author, Invisible are the Brave

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Gregg Coodley grew up in Philadelphia. He graduated Summa Cum Laude in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania in 1981. He graduated from the University of California at San Diego School of Medicine in 1985. He did a residency in primary care internal medicine at Cambridge City Hospital in Massachusetts. In 1990 he moved to Portland, Oregon to become first an Assistant and then an Associate Professor of Medicine at the Oregon Health Sciences University. He became the Chief, University Section, Division of General Internal Medicine. He won awards for teaching and humanism and published research, particularly on HIV and nutrition. In 1997 he left the University to found the Fanno Creek Clinic, an independent primary care clinic in Southwest Portland. The Clinic now includes almost twenty physicians and recently saw its 50,000th patient. The Clinic received the Small Business of the Year award in Portland and pioneered innovations such as being the first medical clinic in Oregon to add solar power. Coodley continues a busy primary care practice while managing the Clinic.. Coodley is married, with four children and one step-child. He previously wrote and published ""A Curious Journey"" and the sequel ""Return of the Cat"", two fantasy adventures. He has had a lifelong passion for history, but ""The Magnificent Losers"" is his first historical writing.

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