I'm Not Mr. Perfect

But he never stopped fighting to survive.

I’m Not Mr. Perfect! is an honest, deeply personal memoir of love, hardship, redemption, and resilience.

Born into poverty, raised in an alcoholic home, bullied, beaten down, and told he would “never amount to anything,” Harry’s life could have followed a very different path. Instead, he fought — for survival, for dignity, for love, and ultimately for redemption.

From:

• Hitchhiking Route 66 with two dollars in his pocket

• Surviving near-death railroad accidents

• Escaping drowning

• Fighting prostate cancer

• Enduring broken marriages

• Losing the love of his life to a brain aneurysm

To:

• Building a 26-year railroad career

• Becoming a devoted father and husband

• Discovering faith in the midst of chaos

• Learning forgiveness in the face of betrayal

Told through the loving yet honest voice of his fourth wife, Karlene, this memoir blends humor, heartbreak, biblical reflection, and raw truth.

This is not a polished fairy tale.
It is a story of flawed humanity, fierce love, survival, and growth.

For readers who appreciate:

• Faith-based memoirs

• Stories of overcoming childhood trauma

• Marriage redemption stories

• Christian inspirational nonfiction

• Real-life resilience journeys

Harry may not be Mr. Perfect —
but his life proves that imperfect people can still build something extraordinary.