Crossing Creeks, Bridging Rivers and Laying Cornerstones

In his memoir, "Crossing Creeks, Bridging Rivers and Laying Cornerstones," Ronald Crutcher writes clever and poignant tales of his life — some funny, some sad, others illuminating — but all true and timeless. Readers will see a young Tennessee boy, the first in his family to graduate from high school, confront opportunities and obstacles in the post-World War II era. He reveals in subtle ways just how important it is to keep a steady pace, even when pressure seems overwhelming.

From the tobacco farms of Williamson County, Tennessee to the bay of Cam Ranh in Vietnam to construction project sites throughout Middle Tennessee, Ronald Crutcher recounts the close calls and behind-the-scenes events that he encountered throughout his life.