A Pail of Beer: and Other Lessons Learned

A Pail of Beer: and Other Lessons Learned

by Frederick Kenney
A Pail of Beer: and Other Lessons Learned

A Pail of Beer: and Other Lessons Learned

by Frederick Kenney

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Overview

In a lifetime of contrasting professions, Fred takes you along on a journey of a life less ordinary. Starting on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier and the harrowing experience of a United States Navy Aviation Ordnanceman. The roar of jet engines and spinning propellers reign over a perilous ballet of military precision requiring skill and courage. Fred, came of age and learned to be a pool hustler upon quitting high school at sixteen. Under the tutelage of "Popeye" the poolroom owner he avoided illicit temptations and developed a skill that would last a lifetime. Experiences and lessons learned contributed to his understanding of human behavior that were applied across all undertakings. A dramatic shift has Fred sworn in as a Deputy Sheriff and a career in law enforcement that chronicles his rise to the position of Warden in a maximum-security prison. Adding to his complex life Fred simultaneously was a licensed private investigator body guarding high profile clients and conducting corporate investigations. By night Fred adopted his other persona as Hustler in dimly lit pool halls. The final chapter in this life extraordinary finds Fred as Manager of Security, responsible for the safety of the traveling public at an international airport. It was another fight against the status quo while ensuring safety of the traveling public. A Pail Of Beer is the story of resilience, ingenuity and relentless pursuit of excellence. It chronicles not only diverse experiences but how the people we meet along the way contribute to those experiences and the path we take in life.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9798990679245
Publisher: Floridafred LLC
Publication date: 05/13/2024
Pages: 320
Product dimensions: 5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.72(d)

About the Author

Frederick Kenney is the author of "A Pail of Beer, and Other Lessons Learned", a memoir detailing a life of varied and intense experiences. Hustling pool in dimly lit pool halls by night and a lifetime of service by day. From the flight deck of an aircraft carrier in combat, to the responsibilities of a Warden in riot torn prison halls, and finally security manager at an international airport. Fred's memoir captures the lessons learned from a life spent in service and challenge, reflecting on how early adversities can evolve into enduring triumphs. Belatedly suffering from the wounds of war, PTSD and exposure to agent orange, Fred relies on his wife Liz and service dog “Gibbs” for support.
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