Survival Of A Texan [Hardcover]

SURVIVAL OF A TEXAN
Before the days of McDonalds, Best
Western and affordable telephones, two sets
of Grandparents, not knowing of the others
plans, set out on a 75 mile trip by horse &
buggy, to await the arrival of an expected
Grandchild. It was a three day journey. They
slept under the buggies at night on quilts
placed on top of tarpaulins.
The father of the expected baby was caught
in a fi erce Blue Norther while trying to get a
doctor. Despite the dilemma, a baby Boy was
born. He was an adventurous little boy intent
on working for money at an early age. His Dad
was generally a loving father but became abusive
when he was drinking hard liquor.
Billy Boy took on the responsibility of
the support of the family at an early age. He
bought his fi rst house at the age of twelve and
remodeled it with a little help.
At the age of 18 {actually 17} he went off
to war where he was critically wounded twice
on the same day and was given the Last Rites.
A bullet entered below his right ear exploded
in his mouth and a part of his right check was
blown away. He was in a fi erce battle in the
retaking of Manila. A freighter, which was
converted to a hospital ship, was transporting
Bill and others from Leyte to Hollandia,
New Guinea. It was torpedoed by a Japanese
submarine and the crippled ship moved on
slowly toward Hollandia, NG. The submarine
was obliterated by a US Navy escort.
Bill was Born Again in a foxhole.
His faith in Jesus has carried him through the
rough times and personal tragedies. You must
read this fascinating book of Bills unusual and
eventful life.