Kentucky author Bobbie Smith Bryant announces the release of
Was I Ever So Surprised, a memoir built from the writings and memories
of her father, William Hal “Billy” Smith, Jr.
Drawn from stories Billy recorded over many years, the book
captures his childhood in Graves and Calloway Counties, his decades of
agricultural leadership, and the global travels he and his wife Shirley shared.
Organized chronologically and enriched with historical context and family
photographs, the memoir preserves the voice of a man whose curiosity, humor,
and devotion to home shaped a remarkable life.
Justice Bill Cunningham of Lyon County praised the book,
saying: “You will almost feel your head swirling after reading this loving
account of the life of Billy Smith, by his devoted daughter Bobbie Bryant.
Bobbie has saved and shared with us a treasure trove of pictures capturing much
of the rich heritage Billy Smith bequeathed us.”
Was I Ever So Surprised stands as a tribute to Billy
and Shirley Smith’s shared love of adventure, their devotion to family, and the
legacy they left for future generations. For more information about the author
and her previously published works, visit BobbieSmithBryant.com.
To order a copy, click here.
