Charles H. Thornton: A Life of Elegant Solutions describes the inspiring life journey of renowned structural engineer, educator, and mentor Charles H. Thornton. Over the last 30 years, Thornton has engineered some of the world's tallest and most innovative structures. His memoir weaves tales of his humble beginnings in the Bronx, being mentored by his father, raising his four children, and Outward Bound adventures, with stories about acquiring and starting companies and designing projects around the world. Thornton shares his motivation behind founding the ACE Mentor Program, a national...