Byron Pitts is a gifted broadcast journalist, an engaging and talented speaker, a published author and force for good. But that wasn”t always the case. As his book STEP OUT ON NOTHING details, Byron started out a skinny kid with the nickname “Pickle” who didn”t talk much and was often bullied. But worse than that, Byron was hiding and working hard to keep his secrets. He couldn”t read and had a debilitating stutter.
If it wasn”t for his faith and the people who “stepped out on nothing” for him, Byron casino online doesn”t believe he would have made it to the place he is today. When his mother was told he was “stupid” she wouldn”t accept it. When his best friend in college
noticed his limited vocabulary he stepped in to help. And a when a professor he had never met before found him dejected an about to drop out, she believed in him.
I met Byron at the Atlanta Press Club luncheon several weeks ago as he came through town on his book tour and had the chance to chat with him about the book, his journey and his new role with our partner, the National Center for Family Literacy.
Take a minute to listen to my interview with Byron – and get your copy here on BetterWorldBooks.com where we are giving all of the proceeds from the sale of the book directly to NCFL.
Enjoy the interview, and click here to check out the rest of the great authors talking about their books on our podcast!
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