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• Francis Riehle

  Pure Power and Passion Not so long ago, there was a time when gas was $1.20 a gallon, and we made $1.95 an hour flipping burgers. We cruised the mall chased girls, snuck off to rock concerts, and learned about consequences. This was our coming of age, close friends, rock and roll, camping, and fishing. Sometimes get rich, quick schemes on the edge of the law, and sometimes, we blur that line. This memoir will make you laugh and cry as we watch the author fall off the horse and get back on. Hold on tight; it is a fast, sometimes reckless ride! While growing up in the '70s and '80s may seem simpler through the lens of hindsight, it was not simple. America was winding down the war in Vietnam, which separated and sometimes tore families apart, and racial tension continued to simmer, and sometimes it boiled. On the horizon, new technologies were developed to force change, remake the world, and challenge us to adapt and find new directions. Richard Deathridege’s memoir, “The Last Lead Holder,” takes us back in time and leads us forward with a beautiful story of overcoming obstacles, creating opportunities, and facing change with resilience, excellence, and a sense of humor. The shadow of his parents, the quiet guiding hand, is always in the background of this enthusiastic but diligent son. His nod to the men and women who guided him to a straighter path chokes the reader with hard-wearing sentiment and heartfelt gratitude, reminding us that we are who we are because of them. This author captured the times; his wit is deep, and the tears can sting. His simple message echoes his Father: Hard work pays off, actions have consequences, always self-assess, and seek constant self-improvement. Most importantly, you can still hold your pencil and draw your own path in this fast-moving, high-flying digital age.

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