Colonel Vaughan Witten is an American hero whose life story is a testament to the power of determination, hard work, and perseverance. Born on February 18, 1935, in Anawalt, West Virginia, in a small coal mining village, he had humble beginnings. His father, Alphonso Witten, was a coal miner and a Baptist minister, and his mother, Arlene Walker, was from Martinsville, West Virginia.
Despite the challenges of growing up in a small community, Colonel Witten showed exceptional promise from an early age. He graduated from Washington High School at just 15 years old and enlisted in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War with his parents' permission when he was 17.
Over the course of his life, Colonel Witten went on to earn two BA degrees, one from Shaw University and one from North Carolina State University, and a Ph.D. in psychology from North Carolina State in 1989. He became a psychology and sociology professor at Shaw University, Park College, and Webster University, where he served for 34 years.
Colonel Witten's autobiography, "The Journey: Appalachia to Paradise to Purgatory," is a powerful and inspiring story of his life. The book presents the innocence, happiness, and final disappointment of a West Virginia coal miner's son who sees his country on the slippery slope to immorality and the highest levels of academia. Through his journey, he describes a liberating journey and a growing appreciation for his country while witnessing the gradual deterioration of the American culture and principles he knew as a young man.
If you're looking for an inspirational read, look no further than "The Journey: Appalachia to Paradise to Purgatory" by Colonel Vaughan Witten. You can find the book and learn more about Colonel Witten's life on his website at https://colonelvaughanwitten2.com/.