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by B. R. Allen (Author)
The Stories of My Life is a captivating collection of unusual tales entertainingly and informatively told by its author, BR Allen. The author takes the reader on a winding pathway through once-in-a-lifetime anecdotal memories that are often heartwarming, sometimes hilarious, sadly heartbreaking, and even harrowing.
As a world-traveling tech business executive, he is articulate and able to share riveting accounts of relationships, places, and events while weaving in pertinent historical background.During his career, among other opportunities, he has spoken in front of Congressional committees, been frequently quoted in national publications, and has had encounters with mob figures along with a US vice president.
Mr. Allen further delights the reader by describing his memorable interactions with football superstar Herschel Walker as well as hall-of-famers Emmitt Smith and Jim Kelly.
As an accomplished musician, he describes unforgettable encounters with the likes of Les Paul, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Buddy Guy, the Doobie Brothers, and Vince Gill who has influenced the author's songwriting style.
Detailed in the book are several distressing travel events such as a mid-flight bomb scare and a dangerous jet fuel leak at 35,000 feet. The reader will also be amused by several unusual brushes with strange and rare animals.
The author's versatile credentials as a father, husband, teacher, songwriter, entertainer, athlete, business executive, and communicator enhance his ability to tell fascinating tales from his life's journey.
The Stories of My Life, replete with many out-of-the-ordinary experiences as told through Mr. Allen's witty, descriptive writing style, makes for a fast and entertaining read.
