This book tells the heart-warming and fascinating story of the author's rise from near poverty as a mountain farm boy to prominent leadership roles at the local, state, and national levels. Born and raised during his early years in a home that lacked electricity, central heat, indoor plumbing, and bath facilities, he grew to enjoy much of the benefits that this country has to offer.

His grit, determination, and belief that one's life achievements are limited only by the lack of using one's imagination and by the unwillingness to risk failure in the pursuit of success led him to prominent roles in the industry, military, and government sectors. His work took him to locations across the entire U.S. as well as other parts of the world.

The leadership traits, moral principles, and strong work ethic underpinned by family values and dependence on God for direction are available to anyone who mirrors his philosophy, "If you think you can, you can."