The Sharecropper Boy Goes Back Home: A Memoir of a Personal Journey Beginning With the Great Depression

The memoir recounts the author's journey from a poor sharecropper in Upstate South Carolina during the Great Depression to a successful professional writer and EPA manager. Born in 1926, he faced significant challenges, including losing the family farm and serving in WWII alongside his brothers. His resilience and love for reading propelled him through setbacks, including a remarkable recovery from Stage 4 prostate cancer. The narrative also highlights his later achievements, including restoring a historic mansion and finding love again at 79, offering inspiration to those with humble beginnings.