Tag: Veteran

A Warrior, a Patriot, a Hero, and a Mentor: The Life and Times of John W. Monk 1916-2018, a new book by Eugene Anderson, has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc. Following the story of a man born into an era of De Jure segregation in Louisiana, you see all of the accomplishments John W. Monk achieved in his life with the cards against him. From being ranked Master Sergeant to mentoring several others on how to create a successful business, John W. Monk was admired and loved by many, which you will see for yourself all the difference ... Read more

 Army veteran and movement for mental health expert, keeping Nottinghamshire town, Retford, Upliftford for free: In preparation for World Mental Health Day and far beyond, British Army veteran, John Watson Allison, 50, has transformed his entire home town of Retford into a free gym for under £10. Entitled the StreetGym® Retford Project, John’s unique online and offline creation has seen an English town in the county of Nottinghamshire, transformed into a free gym for residents and it’s one that never closes. The StreetGym® Retford Project is a 2.3km circuit around the town that makes best use of its streets, street ... Read more

Learned Helplessness: The Poison Pill Threat to Black America, a new book by Colonel Vaughan Witten, has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc. Learned Helplessness: The Poison Pill Threat to Black America discusses t he self-destructive behavior of the American Black male, his delusional belief of victimization by a white society as the primary reason for his failure to acclimate and succeed in today’s capitalistic America. This engrained worldview thereby sufficiently blinds him and the general Black culture to the concept that discipline, sacrifice, and industry are their only escape from their dilemma instead of their rearview blame, pity, ... Read more

My Experiences in Vietnam, a new book by ​​Carroll Alan Ladd, has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc. After personal struggles and being in Vietnam, Carroll Alan Ladd shares the story of his marriages, his struggles with family life, and owning a business. Ladd’s life shows readers what a civilian faces during active duty in a war and serving alongside the military. About the Author Carroll Alan Ladd is from Oklahoma but moved to Dumas, Texas when he was about ten. After being transferred to Spearman, Texas where he graduated high school, this is where Ladd’s story begins. My ... Read more

A Love Story About Two People from the Coal Fields of West Virginia, a new book by Donald Brown, has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc. Growing up as a coal miner’s son, Don often found himself moving around from town to town across the country. There was always a new place to learn and new faces to meet, often making Don long for a place to call home. Who would have thought this hectic lifestyle would lead Don to the love of his life? After meeting Nancy, Don found that home was not a place but, rather, a ... Read more