Philanthropist and entrepreneur Roy Hoffberger has added author to his already diverse accomplishments at the age of 89. "A Measure of a Life: Memoirs, Insights and Philosophies of LeRoy E. Hoffberger" is not only one man's personal story; it's a deeply compelling American story, steeped in Baltimore history. From father to businessman, lawyer, Broadway investor and champion of the arts to founder of innovative organizations - Hoffberger has proven that a rich life is one that is lived in service to others. Writing “Measure of a Life” (September 2014, Hardcover Memoir, 320 pages) started out as a test of the author’s long term memory. Once Hoffberger was successful in stimulating his recall of events, he then sought to find out if his professional, community and personal lives have a common thread that support his religious belief that each person is on Earth for a purpose. Making the world a better place for people has been a life-long drive and shaped much of this leader’s use of his resources on all levels. From serving on boards of more than 20 nonprofit organizations, to fundraising and creating new foundations where he saw a need, Hoffberger has had a significant impact not only in the Baltimore community, but worldwide. He has tremendously influenced the arts field as co-founder of American Visionary Art Museum and MICA’s LeRoy E. Hoffberger School of Painting, on the most selective graduate fine art programs in the nation. His efforts, through a Johns Hopkins scientific community based study program have helped make possible huge strides in Alzheimer’s and Dementia care. He established the Hoffberger Foundation for Torah Studies, which has advanced the understanding of Hebrew scripture around the world. Hoffberger has shaped the events of his life into a resonant and inspiring narrative. ******* Roy Hoffberger grew up in Baltimore in a closely knit Jewish Family. During WWII, he served in a Naval Officers training program and was commissioned an Ensign after attending Columbia University and the University of Pennsylvania. Upon discharge, he pursued his education at the prestigious Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs at Princeton University from which he graduated with honors and then attended law school at the University of Maryland. He went on to work in his uncle’s law firm and participated as legal counsel and a board member of a conglomerate of family businesses. Community service became his avocation and he served on more than 20 non-profit boards. Aside from co-founding The American Visionary Art Museum and MICA’s LeRoy E. Hoffberger’s School of Painting, Hoffberger became a avid art collector of Austrian Secessionist and German Expressionist works on paper. He lives in Baltimore with his wife photographer Paula Gately Tillman Hoffberger. ***** Photo by Paula Gately Tillman