SWEETWATER

About the Book

In most towns there are unsung heroes that are rarely remembered, especially when rough and hard times are nearly forgotten. This true story covers the early part of my life from the time I can remember up to my seventeenth birthday (1932–48). Just an average, curious youth growing up in a small town who could always find things to entertain his curiosity. Sometimes doing what was forbidden, bending the rules and at times being totally different. In this account I've tried to be honest to the kid I was, to look and see with the same eyes of wonder.

My story includes most of the people having made a lasting impression on me. They will always be in my memory as special. These men and women went the extra mile during times when people needed help. As far as I know, recognition was never given.

About the Author

Born in Gainesville, Florida, in the year of 1932. He moved in 1957 seeking fame and fortune. He started writing in 1993 when he wrote and published his Father?s family history, most of which occurred in and around Gainesville, Florida. This book is titled, Searchers. In 1998 he completed his second novel, White King To Black Pawn. Following in 2001 with his third novel, Never Forgotten. This is a Civil War story about his Great-Grandfather, John Wesley Mallard.

Now he brings to his readers his fourth novel that gives an epic story of the people he knew that left a lasting impression on his life. About those persons that helped others in a time of need. It is a true-life story of a youth growing up in Gainesville, Florida, from 1932 thru 1947.