John Conn resides in Arlington, Texas, just a few miles from Mansfield. He has lived in or around his hometown for his entire life, giving back to the community that helped his family for so many years. He met his wife of 32 years while volunteering for a local Special Olympics team, and they have two sons, Michael and Brendan.
Red Beans & Taters
A true story about growing up poor in small town Texas
by John Conn
Red Beans & Taters
A true story about growing up poor in small town Texas
by John Conn
Published Jan 19, 2017
131 Pages
Genre: BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Personal Memoirs
Book Details
Red Beans & Taters is the story of one man’s childhood in rural Texas, where red beans and potatoes were a staple and the kids knew that when you are hungry, being too proud to accept charity is not an option. The household, which included ten children, was poor, but although they were not a demonstrative family, there was plenty of love to go around. Filled with fun anecdotes, heartbreaking loss, and a deep respect for the hardworking people who raised him, John’s memoir is an honest and uplifting read.