Country Boy: Conveniently Wild

Curiosity always piqued Mark's interest in the many functions and malfunctions of life. Before he pitched for the Royals and the Cardinals, Mark Littell’s character was formed on a cotton and soybean farm in the Missouri Bootheel. Growing up was a wild ride for Mark, full of family, fun, and more than a little mischief. This book will take you through the many malfunctions of Mark's early life, and introduce you to the folks who kept him in line and showed him the ropes. Read on to discover the wrong way to get rid of a tree stump, the improper care of animals, and the best redneck recipe to bring to your next family party. ______________________________ "Mark Littell knows one speed in life, full f-ing throttle! Life's crazy roller coaster brings pure experience of a real Country Boy. Friend, coach, mentor, and in many times prime example of questionable inbreeding. I'm humbled to know him and elated that he shares what few experience." ~ Mark Farmer Chairman of the Council for Salt River Project (Water and Power) Retired Cotton Farmer Gila River Indian Reservation and Salt River Valleyand only 1/2 Crazy ______________________________ "Mark has not forgotten his roots. You can hear his voice and twang come to life as he walks you through the Bootheel in the only way somebody would know who grew up here and lived it. ~Senator Kit Bond former Missouri Senator ______________________________ "After reading Country Boy, I felt as though I had relived my days growing up in the Bootheel!!! Mr. Littell has done an incredible job telling the story of how life was growing up in swamp-east Missouri and explaining all of the Bootheelism ways. The era in which Country Boy was raised was possibly one of the best times ever. We learned respect and hard work, which obviously Mr. Littell is all about in his life and accomplishments." -Jason Bean 5th Generation Farmer from the "Bootheel" ______________________________ "Mark is an amazing person, former major league pitcher, entrepreneur and a brilliant guy. Most of all, I love how much he cares for and enjoys the people in his life, which he expresses with his own one-of-a-kind humor." ~ Barry LaBov Founder, CEO of LaBov & Beyond Advertising, Marketing and Training