Fred Randall was born into a blue-collar family. His dad was a laborer and his mom a homemaker, until she went back to work as a waitress in the mid 1960’s. He is the youngest of four with three older sisters. Fred had a typical childhood until his family moved into a city-type blue-collar neighborhood. The new area was much different and he had to learn how to survive at an early age. The trials and tribulations living in this new area became a steep learning curve for him. As time moved on he grew into a leadership role with his peers and made many lifetime friendships in the neighborhood. He learned much needed people skills and used his experiences to succeed in his business career on Wall Street. Fred rose above poverty and became successful with minimal education. Hard work ethic and determination made the difference. Fred has two children and a grandson.
I Alone
by Fred Randall
I Alone
by Fred Randall
Published Feb 26, 2021
560 Pages
Genre: BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Personal Memoirs
Book Details
This book is about a young boy growing up on Staten Island, NY during the early 1960’s and 1970’s. The father and son bond that evolved into a friendship. The love and compassion a son had for his Dad. The teachable moments and conversations throughout the years that made a significant difference in a young man’s life. During those years all the emotional ups and downs of childhood to manhood. Living through turbulent world issues and politics. Assassinations, Nuclear war threats, family moving, family issues, divorce, separations, monetary issues, failures, despair, loneliness, homelessness, jubilation, joy, empathy, caring, rudeness, disdain, revenge, darkness, celebrations, happiness, etc. Learning about people good and bad habits. Losing your best friend unexpectedly. Death and darkness. Murder. Violence. Cheating and Betrayal. This book has all of those things and more. I experienced all of these emotions during 1962 to 1978. Enjoy the ride!