Dogged Determination

About the Book

A STORY OF A DETERMINED WOMAN WHO GIVES POSITIVE INSIGHT INTO A WORLD FILLED WITH OBSTACLES AND CHALLENGES

This true story of courage, love, and hope gives the reader a great sense of how one can overcome adversity and maintain serenity in the midst of storms. This narrative-driven journey begins with Diann's humble childhood and moves through her life to her greatest struggle of all: her quest to copyright the USMC bulldog logo. The reader also sees, through the lens of Diann's unique vision of the world, the strength of the Military Mascot Logos legacy that today reaches into its second generation with daughter Ann stepping into the world her mother began, and making her own indelible contribution to this unique and successful industry. The United State Marine Corps Bulldog logo is, and continues to be recognized one of the most recognizable military logos in the country, and thousands of products have been, and continue to be, licensed for use of this famous icon representing the contribution of so many men and women to their country.

About the Author

Originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, but now living in Coronado, California, Diann Wall Wilson wanted to tell the story of her struggle to obtain authorship and ownership of the United States Marine Corps Bulldog logo. It took over 4 years to get the copyright registered, having it rejected by the copyright office numerous times because the design was considered "public domain." Attorneys told her that it would never happen, but she was persistent and kept at it, finally receiving the copyright after firing all her legal counsel and filing the paperwork herself. She also wanted to write a narrative of important life experiences in her childhood and beyond, so that she could share with the world that it doesn't matter where one comes from or what kind of upbringing one has-if you really want something, you should go for it, regardless of where you come from or how you were brought up. What has helped Diann the most to know that she was on the right path throughout this whole process has been the enthusiastic support of Armed Forces members and their families with whom she interacts every day as she protects and promotes the Military Mascot Logos.