James Cooley's mother had 10 children by six different fathers. She knew she could not care for all her sons and daughters, living as they did in the projects of Chattanooga, Tennessee. So she sent James and his older brother to live with their aunt and uncle in the tiny farming town of Graham, Alabama. Through humor, wit and engaging storytelling, James Cooley paints a picture about his arrival in that rural town in the deep South and his immediate realization that his life would never be the same again. In vivid detail, Cooley lays out his struggle to adjust from city life to country life and then back again to city life. Along the way, the lessons he learned molded him into a successful member of his community and a proud servant to his country. Now he shares those hard-earned lessons to educate, encourage and enlighten our next generation of leaders and the heroes who are helping them on their journey.
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"Absolutely amazing story! This is a must read for anyone who is struggling to find their way in life. James' resiliency and perseverence through many adversities in childhood, adolescence, and his adult career in the military/work force show that regardless of where you come from or what you face, you can persist on. James is such an inspirational speaker and person!"
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Jordan (5 out of 5 stars)