This is a story about a man who grew up in the depths of the Great Depression on a small farm in Western Kentucky known as the Jackson Purchase. The area is bordered by the Ohio River to the north, the Tennessee River to the east and the Mississippi River to the west, consisting of gentle rolling land identified to a certain extent with the production of snuff tobacco and mule breeding. Follow his life of struggle, love, success, failure and unbelievable stories as he moves from farm to business endeavors in five states and exciting, educational travel excursions on land and sea. You will feel comfortable in your favorite chair reading and relating to his life of happiness regardless of the several times he changed jobs and the conditions that led to these unavoidable situations. Whether you are in your high school, college, employment, or retirement years you will be able to gain insight into ways that will be of assistance in helping you retire comfortably, invest properly, spend cautiously, plan carefully and enjoy the comforts and happiness afforded by marrying a good companion. Faith in God is meaningful in this person's life as he endeavors to pass along information and encouragement that will cause a person to think and want to study more about religion and how it is such a strong influence on our lives and that of all people throughout the world.