Memories of an Old Fart is a hilarious and utterly amazing memoir that follows the sprawling, unconventional life of Kenneth A. Millman. A man whose journey spans from the wild mountains of a feral childhood to the disciplined decks of a Navy submarine, and eventually to the peaceful, yet unpredictable, waters of the Bahamas. He is a decorated Vietnam veteran and a highly successful newspaper editor who worked at nine major papers, including The Miami Herald, and never took the expected path.
This book is a collection of the honest, irreverent, and often unbelievable stories he collected along the way. Tales of war zones, embracing a second career as a sailing charter captain, and learning hard-won wisdom from every misadventure.
With the wit and precision of a seasoned journalist and the candor of a friend swapping stories over a drink, he recounts the vital moments and characters that shaped him. This is not a polished, sanitized account of a celebrated career. It’s a refreshing look at a life defined by grit, humor, and a refusal to conform. It’s a compelling invitation to laugh alongside the author as he revisits his most memorable, and sometimes embarrassing, moments, ultimately asking the reader to consider where the line between memory, legend, and absolute truth truly lies.
Get ready for an unforgettable ride that proves the most unbelievable stories are often the best ones.
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A retired Miami Herald editor, Navy Vietnam veteran, and former Bahamas sailing charter captain, who proves that the most unbelievable stories are often true.