Things Held Dear: Soul Stories for My Sons

"Herron proves in this book that there are politicians with the right kind of character. Things Held Dear is a wonderful and inspiring gift book."

Senator Herron has captured the essence of small town America spinning eloquent tales that will no doubt warm the heart of the reader. Mine certainly was. But beyond the humor of this little volumn is the courage of an author who early in his life met head on the realities of racism and other social ills that continue to plague this land. He undoubtedly remains concerned as do I. This book is warm and refreshing and reminds us of a paradigm of love, a paradigm that appears all but abandoned in the post-modern era. If you are a boomer or generation X, this book is a must read. It could change your life.

Roy Herron's honest recollections of his family, his West Tennessee community and the love that stiches their lives together touches the heart. From the simple values of rural family life that shaped Roy as a child comes a unique ability to share both what is sacred and what needs a critical accounting, with stories both solemn and humorous. Thanks Roy for these precious stories.

These are soul stories not just for Roy Herron's sons but for anyone who reads this book. It's about values, some of which the author champions and some which he questions. Most importanly, he never judges those with whom he may take issue. He simply uses the situation to show how anything can become a positive learning experience.This is a wonderfully written book that pulls no punches and points no fingers. It's a book about the joy, sadness, courage, pain, forgiveness, learning, laughter and great love that made a young boy become a proud and productive son, husband, father, and member of the community. Anyone who reads this book will be better-off for the experience. The last book I read that gave me such a warm feeling was Will Campbell's "Brother to A Dragonfly".