Edward Farris, In His Own Words: Farmer, Student, Hitchhiker, Soldier, Father, Politician, Lobbyist, Traveler, Kentuckian.
Biography & Memoir
| Author: | Chad Evely | ISBN: | 9781732322820 |
| Publisher: | Evely Publishing | Publication: | May 15, 2018 |
| Imprint: | Evely Publishing | Language: | English |
| Author: | Chad Evely |
| ISBN: | 9781732322820 |
| Publisher: | Evely Publishing |
| Publication: | May 15, 2018 |
| Imprint: | Evely Publishing |
| Language: | English |
"I am attempting to start on an extended investigation and reporting of my past and my present." With these words, Ed Farris began a fascinating 7.5-hour autobiographical audio recording: growing up in rural Kentucky in the 1920s, doing his part to liberate France in WWII, serving closely with two governors and so much more. Part 1 of this book contains Ed's wonderful story in his own unique voice. Marching across France towards the end of WWII, Ed was involved in many engagements. Part 2 contains the thrilling first-hand accounts of the two most significant of these battles. As executive secretary (now termed "chief of staff") from 1948-1955, Ed was intimately involved in the inner workings of Kentucky state politics. Part 3 contains all of his rich stories. He loved. He lost. He fought. He learned. He traveled. He raised four children and was beloved by eight grandchildren. Come take a journey and experience the unique, interesting story of this charming man's life.
"I am attempting to start on an extended investigation and reporting of my past and my present." With these words, Ed Farris began a fascinating 7.5-hour autobiographical audio recording: growing up in rural Kentucky in the 1920s, doing his part to liberate France in WWII, serving closely with two governors and so much more. Part 1 of this book contains Ed's wonderful story in his own unique voice. Marching across France towards the end of WWII, Ed was involved in many engagements. Part 2 contains the thrilling first-hand accounts of the two most significant of these battles. As executive secretary (now termed "chief of staff") from 1948-1955, Ed was intimately involved in the inner workings of Kentucky state politics. Part 3 contains all of his rich stories. He loved. He lost. He fought. He learned. He traveled. He raised four children and was beloved by eight grandchildren. Come take a journey and experience the unique, interesting story of this charming man's life.
