My Life as I Remember It

Growing Up in Alabama

by Billy D. Smith


Formats

Hardcover
£26.49
£13.40
Softcover
£16.49
£9.20
Hardcover
£13.40

Book Details

Language : English
Publication Date : 30/10/2009

Format : Hardcover
Dimensions : 6x9
Page Count : 260
ISBN : 9781449023997
Format : Softcover
Dimensions : 6x9
Page Count : 260
ISBN : 9781449023980

About the Book

In writing my book I tried, to the best of my memory (and with the help of a lot of people), to relate and have a true story about the things that we did as children and adults… about growing up and living in a small town in Alabama.  Even though times were hard then, I feel very fortunate to have grown up during that time and in that place.  I believe that my life has been guided and protected by a “Higher Being” and I thank God for looking after me and guiding my life.  I also had some great teachers which I am thankful for knowing.  Most of our teachers loved us and tried to help, when they could, to prepare for our future.  All this gave me confidence to go into adult life and knew that I had my future in my hand and could make my life and that I alone am responsible for my actions. I believe that growing up in Roanoke gave me the knowledge and background to have a great life, for which I am thankful, and I hope for many more good years.


About the Author

 Billy was born October 2, 1933 the third child of Charles and Sally Mae Smith in a small Cotton Mill town in Alabama.  Billy’s parents both worked for Handley Manufacturing Company.  Billy lived most of his early years on the Mill Village in houses owned by the mill.  There he learned to take care of himself, learned right from wrong, the morals of the time, and respect for other people.  He learned how people relate to you because of where you live.  After attending Handley High School he learned that no matter where you come from you have to make your own reputation and your own life.