MEET THE AUTHOR
Robert B Charles
Robert "Bobby" Charles grew up in Wayne, Maine. After a rural childhood punctuated by woodland adventures, tutelage by aging veterans, and graduation from the local high school, he graduated from Dartmouth College (AB), Oxford University (MA, PPE), and Columbia University Law School (JD). Professionally, he has served in the judicial, legislative, and executive branches, clerked on the US Court of Appeals, 9th Cir., privately litigated, taught, and now runs a small company focused on national security. A ten-year naval intelligence officer (USNR), he volunteered for active duty on 9/11/01. In 2003, he was unanimously confirmed by the US Senate, becoming Assistant Secretary of State, under Colin Powell. In that capacity, he managed a two-billion dollar budget, State's airwing, set up the Iraqi and Afghan police training programs, and managed global security programs in 70 countries, from Colombia to Kosovo. He is also AMAC's (The Association of Mature American Citizens) national spokesperson. In 2018, he published "Eagles and Evergreens," about growing up in Maine under the influence of World War II veterans. Today, he lives and writes on the lake he fished as a child, bald eagles in his treetops, days full, nights cool, forever grateful.
Just thinking about the qualities of courage, character and kindness can be uplifting to the spirit. People who value living properly ,who realize that there are responsibilities to take into account and have Faith in God will cherish the ideals that give a sense of purpose to life. Respect for the principles that hold the Nation together, doing what is encouraging for mind and spirit, developing intelligence, and practicing resourcefulness helps to build a strong foundation and trust in the idea of Independence .