ECPA 2020 Christian Book Award Finalist!You wouldn't believe it, but . . .James Earl Jones, the voice of Darth Vader, grew up mute.Michael Jordan was cut from his high school basketball team.Albert Einstein was bullied mercilessly in school.Beethoven's mom almost aborted him.Life takes the strangest sharp turns—and sometimes, U-turns. Robert Petterson—popular speaker, storyteller, and autho...

Think Texas is just cowboys, oil fields, and oversized everything? Buckle up—because you're about to discover the untamed, unforgettable, and downright bizarre side of the Lone Star State.Everything's bigger in Texas—including its history, legends, and unbelievable true stories. From outlaw towns and presidential oddities to haunted battlefields and strange local laws, the Lone Star State has a wild past full of secrets waiting to be uncovered.In

How well do you really know California?Sure, you've heard of Hollywood, Silicon Valley, and surf culture—but behind the glamour and sunshine lies a treasure trove of strange stories, forgotten facts, and unbelievable truths just waiting to be unearthed.In A Historian Guide to California Trivia**, award-winning trivia enthusiast and history buff Robert O. Petterson takes you...

Think you know Florida? Think again.Alligators, amusement parks, and endless beaches may define the Sunshine State today—but Florida's history runs far deeper (and weirder) than most people ever imagine.In A Historian Guide to Florida Trivia**, author Robert O. Petterson uncovers the outrageous, overlooked, and outright jaw-dropping stories that make Florida one of the most fascinating states in America.**