Charles Allen Mecham grew up in a poor family during the great depression. His father was often absent and his mother struggled to feed and clothe her children. They moved frequently and Chuck had less than a 5th grade education, yet his accomplishments were many. He was a WWII veteran, a family man, a machinist, a mechanic, a self-taught guitarist, and an artisan.

Chuck often said he'd rather make something than buy it, and he often did. From small engines to horse-drawn buggies, he enjoyed creating as much as others enjoyed his creations.

He was a quiet man with a sense of humor and a tendency toward good-natured pestering that endeared him to others. When times got bad, he didn't wallow in self-pity. He set about doing something to make things better.

This book is the biography of a man who left a legacy most would admire. Written especially for family, it provides information that might benefit anyone. The generation of the great depression is mostly gone now, but they left a legacy of inspiration.