Randy Elrod

When America became a nation, only one in five people lived to age 70. Now more than four out of five do. The average life expectancy in America is currently around 80 years—and increasing. This expansion begs the question: What are we to do with a second half of life that could last 40 or...

Author Randy Elrod knows what it’s like to have your whole life blow up in 12 hours. In one day he lost most of his family, friends, and peers. His social networks and the business that provided his income became a barren wasteland....

From bellbottoms and Bible camp to a career center stage, this beautifully written, heartfelt memoir, written in the style of Mark Twain, is both a coming of age and American success story....