Local Historian John Cummings Among Best And Brightest

John B. "Red" Cummings, noted author and historian residing in Westport, has been a pacesetter for the Fall River area his entire life. As a bellwether in business, development, civic and conservation endeavors, his achievements have been noted through a great number of awards for his contributions to the community and the literary world, as well.

In his latest book titled, Cream Of The Crop - Fall River's Best and Brightest, with a forward by the curator of the Fall River Historical Society Museum, Michael Martins, Mr. Cummings highlights more than 260 of the most fascinating leaders, some of whom went on to inspire the nation and the world!

In our radio chat, I asked about the historical importance of his book and how it can serve as an inspiration to anyone who wants to work hard and break through the veil. From great military leaders, including a list of all the war dead from as far back as the Civil War, to national celebrities, Cream of the Crop, goes beyond the intimate biographies of luminaries and strikes at the heart of what defines an extraordinary community.