The Grand Duke from Boys Ranch - Eugenia & Hugh M. Stewart '26 Series | Historical Fiction Novel | Perfect for Book Clubs & Literature Enthusiasts
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The Grand Duke from Boys Ranch - Eugenia & Hugh M. Stewart '26 Series | Historical Fiction Novel | Perfect for Book Clubs & Literature Enthusiasts
The Grand Duke from Boys Ranch - Eugenia & Hugh M. Stewart '26 Series | Historical Fiction Novel | Perfect for Book Clubs & Literature Enthusiasts
The Grand Duke from Boys Ranch - Eugenia & Hugh M. Stewart '26 Series | Historical Fiction Novel | Perfect for Book Clubs & Literature Enthusiasts
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As a boy in Houston, Bill Sarpalius, his brothers, and their mother lived an itinerant life. Bill dug food out of trashcans, and he and his brothers moved from one school to the next. They squatted in a vacant home while their mother, affectionately called “Honey,” battled alcoholism and suicidal tendencies. In an act of desperation, she handed her three sons over to Cal Farley’s Boys Ranch north of Amarillo. At the time, Bill was thirteen years old and could not read. Life at Boys Ranch had its own set of harrowing challenges, however. He found himself living in fear of some staff and older boys. He became involved in Future Farmers of America and discovered a talent for public speaking. When he graduated, he had a hundred dollars and no place to go. He worked hard, earned a scholarship from the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, and obtained a college degree. After a brief career as a teacher and in agribusiness, he won a seat in the Texas Senate. Driven by the memory of his suffering mother, he launched the Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse in an effort to help people struggling with addiction. Sarpalius later served in the United States Congress. As a Lithuanian American, he took a special interest in that nation’s fight for independence from the Soviet Union. For his efforts, Sarpalius received the highest honor possible to a non-Lithuanian citizen and was named a “Grand Duke.”The Grand Duke from Boys Ranch is a unique political memoir—the story of a life full of unlikely paths that is at once heartbreaking and inspirational.
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Bill Sarpalius' life story is remarkable. He has overcome so many obstacles and has done so with grace and dignity. In the book, he asks God to use him to help others; and he certainly has. Bill has served as a conduit in so many instances to help others. He has lived an amazing life. As the book unfolds, it reveals what a beautiful life Bill has created for him and those he loves. At its core, this book is a love story. It just demonstrates that nothing is impossible when you are determined to achieve your goals. I highly recommend this wonderful book. It's hard to put the book down.

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