Truman Godwin

Biography

Truman D. Godwin
AUGUST 17, 1931– DECEMBER 4, 2020

Truman was born in Vernon, Texas in 1931. After graduating from Lubbock High School in 1948, he attended Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas where he majored in Electrical Engineering and Economics. He also studied British Literature and Business Law at the University of Texas. Truman was a Korean War veteran, and he was in the Telecommunications business for 52 years before retiring. He leaves behind his wife, Nancy, six children, and ten grandchildren. His favorite diversion was golf.

His published works include: The Heritage of Luke, 666, and The End of the Row; a book of short stories, The Treasure of Chama Valley; a book of poetry, Beyond the Hedgerows; other miscellaneous magazine publications.
He received the rights back to some of his books, and re-released them on his own and published them in Kindle and eBook editions also. Some of them he changed the names and covers.

Find all of his books listed below.

Where to find Truman Godwin online

Books

Old Friends and Memories
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 46,990. Language: English. Published: August 29, 2016 by Mathis B Rogers. Categories: Poetry » Themes & motifs » General
One of the joys of growing older is the opportunity to meet another older person, or to observe two older people for the first time. Often such meetings are experienced with a mutual aura that both deserve respect and admiration because of the roads they have traveled and the experiences they’ve had, This is a master copy of all my life’s work in poetry.
Fields of Dreams
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 120,950. Language: English. Published: August 26, 2015 by Mathis B Rogers. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » General, Fiction » Urban
Farmer Drury Bell faces bankruptcy because of a series of crop failures and bad weather. As he struggles to save his farm, his physical and mental capabilities are tested to the limit by plotters and opportunists out to destroy him.
The Cockeyed Bull and The Perky Poodle
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 49,010. Language: English. Published: February 4, 2015 by Mathis B Rogers. Categories: Nonfiction » Biography » Historical biography
This book is more than a collection. It is a composite of "customer appreciation." I have put together a number of short stories from my "reader feedback" information, in which readers have expressed their preference for some of my previously published stories. Then I have added a number of newly written, never before published stories.
Roosevelt's Gold and Rattlesnakes and 24 Other Short Stories
Price: $6.99 USD. Words: 108,630. Language: English. Published: April 30, 2014 by Mathis B Rogers. Categories: Fiction » Anthologies » Short stories - single author
This book is a revision of and update for one of my previous novels entitled THE TREASURE OF CHAMA VALLEY. Secret loves, unrecognized prejudices, illogical fears, and crying needs are often hidden in human hearts and minds In each person, these feelings and emotions exist simultaneously with an untested potential for cowardice or heroism in the face of adversity.
The Pursuit of Inspiration
Price: $5.99 USD. Words: 18,660. Language: English. Published: June 30, 2013 by Mathis B Rogers. Categories: Nonfiction » Biography » Autobiographies & Memoirs
INSPIRATION! A feeling that comes upon us, usually without solicitation, and which can influence our moods and behavior in mysterious ways. They can force a change in habits, or a re-evaluation of values, or the achievement of extraordinary goals. Whether intentionally used or not, inspirations are driving forces in our lives that are always available to us in one form or another.
Parachute, Pray, or Laugh
Price: $6.99 USD. Words: 43,210. Language: English. Published: June 11, 2012 by Mathis B Rogers. Categories: Nonfiction » Biography » Military biography, Nonfiction » Biography » Autobiographies & Memoirs
Exploits of the New Psychological Warfare Unit (Psy-Warriors) in the Korean War: Join the crew of Psy-Warriors in actual flights as they make military history as a Special Operations Wing of the US Air Force.
Tinker Carlen: An Original Cricket
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 18,520. Language: English. Published: January 30, 2012 by Mathis B Rogers. Categories: Nonfiction » Music » Biography
This is a short biography of Tinker Carlen, a guitarist and singer in the world-famous Cricket band. It is a story of the origin of the Crickets and Tinker's involvement from the very beginning when Tinker, Buddy Holley, and other young musicians got together to "make music and entertain." It is Tinker's story, not a copy of anything that's been written about the evolution of the Crickets.
The Big Texas Property Tax Rip-Off
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 20,030. Language: English. Published: January 25, 2012 by Mathis B Rogers. Categories: Nonfiction » Law » Civil Law, Nonfiction » Law » Constitutional law
In 1937, only 30,194 Texas State residents , which was only 8.56% of eligible voters statewide, passed an amendment to the State Constitution which set the stage for a “plan” to encourage payment of ad valorem taxes which “opened the door” for future legislative control of property taxes. (See long description for more information.)
Six Words to Happiness: My Way
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 3,650. Language: English. Published: November 15, 2011 by Mathis B Rogers. Categories: Nonfiction » Inspiration » General self-help
Do you like inspiration? Would you like to maximize your contentment and happiness? If so, this short booklet SIX WORDS TO HAPPINESS: MY WAY may be useful to you. It can even be a life-changing motivator to you, as it has been to others. Check it out. The author.
Ruminations of an Old Codger
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 44,310. Language: English. Published: September 24, 2011 by Mathis B Rogers. Categories: Nonfiction » Biography » Autobiographies & Memoirs
I have been fortunate to have a long life that, although hard at times, has been good, productive, and adventurous. When my children asked me to do an autobiography, I had misgivings about such a difficult and comprehensive project. So I consulted my good friend, confidante, and mentor, Mr. Wiggins, and this is what he advised: - see long description for more.
Expectations
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 46,320. Language: English. Published: September 1, 2011 by Mathis B Rogers. Categories: Fiction » Young adult or teen » Adventure, Fiction » Coming of age
A young boy grows up during the difficult days of the Great Depression, where he faces many problems and choices that conflict with his perception of what he and other people might normally EXPECT.
The Heritage of Luke
Price: $5.99 USD. Words: 62,160. Language: English. Published: June 6, 2011 by Mathis B Rogers. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » General
Upon the sudden, untimely death of her father, Amy Sinclair learns of a curse that has doomed the males of the Sinclair family for more than two hundred years. Determined to remove the threat to any children she might have someday, Amy begins a search for a woman who can remove the curse.
666
Price: $5.99 USD. Words: 117,150. Language: English. Published: June 6, 2011 by Mathis B Rogers. Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » General
Jonathan Irons has been given great power ostensibly from God. He does not want such power. He wants only to continue teaching in the small-town high school. Events force him to use the power, so, with his beautiful, self-appointed assistant, Luci, he decides to reform government, starting in Congress and continuing through a dysfunctional Supreme Court.