Book excerpt: ""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.