In his stirring, witty memoir, That Which Cannot Be Denied, first-time author Roger M. Hughes chronicles the mesmerizing exploits of his family. Spanning 130 years, four generations, and four continents, Hughes invites readers into the lives of his brave and adventurous great-grandfather: his cantankerous grandfather; his decorated war hero and spy father; and into his own life—finding his own identity in the world and becoming a successful trial lawyer.

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Roger describes in striking detail how each generation of his family became an integral part of the history of their time and place, each disregarding their legacy and finding their own way to pursue historical and cultural opportunities.

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Growing up, the son of a Marine aviator and spy, Hughes attended 14 different schools between Kindergarten and High School Graduation. He overcame dyslexia, became a leading man in high school theatre productions, won prestigious awards, including the Utah state championship in debate, and successfully fought off angry protestors at his home in Egypt at the tender age of 18. When Roger was 19, he traveled the world on his own. He was the first in his family to receive a college degree—going on to become a successful trial lawyer.

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This beautifully written and powerful book captures the exciting lives of four generations of the Hughes family and tells the touching story of how Roger found his true purpose in life.