BANGOR, Maine (WABI) – Robert B. Charles is a lawyer who grew up in and now lives in Maine.
His book, “Cherish America: Stories of Courage, Character and Kindness” took six years to write.
The book speaks to four main ideas: “Courageous Souls,” including people the author has long known but whom you likely have never heard of; “Places in Time,” where the author has reflected deeply on America’s role in the world; “Glimpse of History,” time and personal stories about the Reagans, Bush 41, Colin Powell, Buzz Aldrin, Walt Cunningham, Gene Cernan; and “Where They Stood,” stories about people you do know, but things you may never have heard or may have forgotten…