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Adversity and negativity can doom most children to a life of despair and failure. However, a few dedicated adults willing to offer love and support can make the critical difference. That's the lesson Sid James learned through an extraordinary life of challenge and perseverance. He grew up in a family of high achievers. Of the six James children raised in rural Tennessee in the 1950s and 1960s, three would be valedictorians, and two would graduate in the top tier of their class. Then there was Sid. He used to brag that his parents raised five smart kids and one smart aleck. In this entertaining and lively memoir, Sid chronicles his life as a child-suffering from dyslexia and hyperactivity-his disappointment in his teachers, his decision to become a better teacher than they were, then his journeys to college, the Vietnam War, surviving the trauma of PTSD, and the culmination of 37 consecutive years working with students of all grades, pre-kindergarten through high school. Along the way, he compiled a treasure-trove of hilarious anecdotes designed to enlighten and entertain readers everywhere.

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Praise for Sid James ... from those who know him best ""Sid really shot the moon on this one!"" Geneva and Dorothy Gaston, grandchildren. ""This is better than rotten eggs!"" Leslie Hunt, daughter. ""Surprising and entertaining! I couldn't put it down!"" Deena Trimble, sister. ""The author deftly intertwines his thoughts, ideas and concepts in genuine anticipation of the reader's enjoyment. A literary masterpiece of unknown proportions!"" Joe James, brother. ""Andy Griffith meets Aristotle; a dazzling tale of humor and triumph. Five Stars!"" Bryan Gaston, son-in-law. ""Sid is a master of getting the idea and cooking with gas. I recommend this book to everyone who appreciates an unequaled perspective on life!"" Jim Parkes, brother-in-law. ""An absolutely entertaining book by someone who stumbled and laughed his way through life's ups and downs!"" Chris and Glenda James, brother and sister-in-law. ""Wow! An unbelievable story by an extraordinary person!"" Judy and Leroy Voss, life-long friends. ""This book is a funny and unique account of a boy-to-man's odyssey in the heartland of Tennessee. A must read!"" Gary Lisnak, companion at First United Methodist Church, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee.

Praise for Sid James ... from those who know him best Sid really shot the moon on this one! Geneva and Dorothy Gaston, grandchildren. This is better than rotten eggs! Leslie Hunt, daughter. Surprising and entertaining! I couldn't put it down! Deena Trimble, sister. The author deftly intertwines his thoughts, ideas and concepts in genuine anticipation of the reader's enjoyment. A literary masterpiece of unknown proportions! Joe James, brother. Andy Griffith meets Aristotle; a dazzling tale of humor and triumph. Five Stars! Bryan Gaston, son-in-law. Sid is a master of getting the idea and cooking with gas. I recommend this book to everyone who appreciates an unequaled perspective on life! Jim Parkes, brother-in-law. An absolutely entertaining book by someone who stumbled and laughed his way through life's ups and downs! Chris and Glenda James, brother and sister-in-law. Wow! An unbelievable story by an extraordinary person! Judy and Leroy Voss, life-long friends. This book is a funny and unique account of a boy-to-man's odyssey in the heartland of Tennessee. A must read! Gary Lisnak, companion at First United Methodist Church, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee.

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Meet Sid James, an accomplished storyteller, educator and king of one-liners. He admits eagerly that his ears are only for decoration, he is taller standing than he is sitting, and does his best fishing for salmon at Kroger. He is a man of faith, a product of a devout family who raised a faithful family of his own. He loves his neighbor through acts of service and would much rather trim branches or plant buttercup bulbs in your yard than sit and talk for hours.

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