Why did you write the book, and why now?

After a long career as a trial attorney specializing in Construction Law, I experienced career-ending health issues. When I could no longer practice law, I was not ready to "hang it up," so I looked for another way to be productive. As I took inventory of my skills and experience, I knew, like most successful trial attorneys, that I was a compelling and persuasive storyteller and an excellent writer.

So, I decided to write a book. The obvious next question is; what would I write about? The significant health challenges I faced led me to consider my life, my accomplishments to date, and my legacy. As a result, I decided to write a legacy memoir about previous generations of my family and my own life. The book was meant to be a gift for my children and grandchildren.

I began by reviewing my grandmother's bible, which contained dates and places of key events of the Hughes' legacy. As I continued my research into the lives of my family, I came to appreciate my unique and memorable family history. As I discussed the story of my father's incredible career and my exceptional childhood with friends, they encouraged me to expand my goal for the book. They recommended that my book could be a treasured family keepsake, but it could also be an entertaining and inspirational story for others.

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