ABOUT THE AUTHOR
- Alan Brooks was born into a pioneer family. The Brooks families settled in Florida around 1850 and were sustenance farmers for at least 150 years. They lived on the land and from the land. They were outdoors people who enjoyed extensive hunting and fishing activities. He has also travelled the world for business and pleasure and currently lives in Miami in the winter and the North Carolina mountains in the summer. His experiences give him a unique combination of rural, urban, and global perspectives