About The Author
LTC (Ret) David E. Williams, Sr., US ARMY
David E. Williams, Sr. was born on a farm in Pitt County, North Carolina. His family moved to Greenville when he was 13. He became an Eagle Scout at the age of 15. After graduating from high school in 1957, he attended N.C. A & T State University. He entered the army as a Private in 1963 and rose through the ranks to retire as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1985 after 23 years. While in the Army, he earned over 16 medals, including the Bronze Star and 2 Purple Hearts. He also earned 2 master’s degrees from Ball State and N.C. A&T State Universities in Guidance and Counseling, Education, Safety and Driver’s Education, respectively. David retired from the Army in 1985 and served as the Director of Fayetteville State University’s Fort Bragg Center for 20 years, then at Central Texas College at Fort Bragg Education Center for seven years. His illustrious military service totaled over 50 years.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Simply Encouraging.
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This autobiography of LTC David Williams, is one of the simplest, most powerful stories I've ever read. And I'm proud to say that I'm a 'read-aholic'. As a Black female living in the South and being surrounded by family members who served in the Military and worked on farms, this touched me immensely. I felt Mr. Williams' every pain, struggle, and joy while growing up "down East" in North Carolina during Jim Crow days, while working hard out in the fields, surviving death in Vietnam, and amid gross prejudices. I learned some things I did not know and yet was strongly encouraged by Mr. Williams' strength, tenacity, and endurance. As well as that of his dear wife, Mary. I teared up several times while reading this and I surely wish that I had met Mr. David and Mrs. Mary as my own mentors many years ago. A simple book, a good book, heartwarming and sincere. Loved it.
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From humble beginnings to
extraordinary achievements
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What a great story. Colonel Williams shows us exactly what right looks like. His uncompromising determination to succeed, his devotion to God, family, and Nation are evidenced throughout his life. I started reading and I simply couldn’t put it down until I finished. Anyone in search of a role model? Need to be inspired? This is the book for you. David Williams is a real unsung American hero. His examples prove what a person can do when they work hard and believe in God and have confidence in their own abilities. All that!
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Realizing a dream with hard work.
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I did not dislike anything about the book. I enjoyed reading the book.It was well written and it was real. I like the format he used to share his story. Many things I could relate to in the book especially the Vietnam Era.
It brought back many memories. To come from a share cropper to an army officer was a giant step in life.
