Living the American Dream Author Ron Padgett, affectionately known as the ‘Ole Sarge’, was born in Lyons, Georgia, and grew up in Deland, Florida. His book chronicles the amazing story of a freckle-faced little boy who grew up dirt-poor in the Deep South; he started out in life poor but rich in family values, rising out of humble beginnings, living just above the poverty level, motivated by God-fearing and hard-working parents that had a never-quit attitude, continued year after year to make ends meet, living paycheck to paycheck, experiencing at times difficult circumstances in a small-town environment. Ole Sarge became a US Army draftee in 1970, refusing to go to Canada or Mexico with friends to avoid the draft, transformed from a civilian by the military to a hard-rock soldier in a matter of weeks.
Purchase this book today and read about how the American Spirit continues to thrive in his heart and deep within his soul.