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I'm Bud Willis, author of Marble Mountain: A Vietnam Memoir.

About the Author
Named Tennessee's Outstanding Young Man for service to his community, state and country, Bud Willis has been well recognized for his first book, Bluestocking, released in 2009, now in its second printing.

A native Tennessean, Willis grew up in Tullahoma, and graduated from Tennessee Tech University, Cookeville. There, Bud served as editor of the campus literary magazine. His professional career extended through 34 years in the securities industry as Partner with J.C. Bradford and Company. As a successful business man, public speaker,and humorist, his spirited Southern writing style engages readers quickly, with pathos, humor, and new knowledge regarding the lives and labor of young, Marine pilots serving in the mid-60's in Vietnam. Currentlysemi-retired, Bud lives in Naples, FL with his wife and best friend, Lee. Bud can be reached at: bud@budwillis.com, or at 16719 Pistoia Way Naples. FL 34110.

About my latest book, Marble Mountain: A Vietnam Memoir

Marble Mountain presents a personal account of a young man's 1966 combat tour as a Marine helicopter pilot. Of the many books I have read about Vietnam, Marble Mountain wins hand down for its raw honesty, youthful naiveté, and pure readability.Through riveting imagery, Bud Willis finally opens a window of understanding for readers of any age to experience the conflicting drama of one of the most challenging periods of American history. Gripping, heart-wrenching, and realistic, Bud's poignant memoir lingers with the reader well beyond the conclusion of the book with a powerful message that is as relevant today as it was 45 years ago. I thank the author and all of the men of VMO-2 for the patriotism, courage, and bravery that they demonstrated for future generations. They truly sparkled as shining examples othe Marine Corps's promise of "a few good men." This book should be required reading for all Americans, and its timing could make it a bestseller.

Dr. Dianne Sawyer

American Literature and English Language Instructor

Bluestocking

by Bud Willis

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Description

BLUESTOCKING is a powerful, back-to-basics tribute to the American working class family, and to the courageous people who press on against all odds to make good things happen. A humorous and inspirational piece of Americana, this book has a genuine simplicity that pulls you in, and transcends the unsuspecting reader. Sprinkled with entertaining great period images and  historical tidbits, this moving, nostalgic memoir has life changing power. The message  of gratitude is presented with class and humor in this unforgettable, artistically shaped  true story.  A must read for anyone longing for the return of the core values that made our country great.
 

The fact that this woman raised all those kids with no husband, no help and no money and received absolutely no recognition, is something that needed to be rectified. I hope my book encourages others to write down their own stories, which can be as important as any other piece of American Literature."