# From Bluegrass to Blue Water: Lessons in Farm Philosophy and Navy Leadership - Hardcover

by **John Palmer** (Author)

The philosophy found in this work is the product of a childhood on a tobacco and cattle farm in central Kentucky, education at various schools, and a three-decade career in the U.S. Navy while simultaneously contributing as a husband, father, and grandfather. The remainder of this book will be separated into phases reflective of the major changes in my life: the farm, schooling, and a navy career continuum from junior officer through flag officer. The lessons learned in earlier phases were often exported and applied later. The ever-increasing levels of responsibility served to teach new lessons.

### Author Biography

Rear Admiral (retired) **John Palmer** is a native of Lexington, Kentucky. He is married to the former Elizabeth Brooks Mahaffey (Brooks) of Spartanburg, South Carolina. They are the proud parents of two children--Elizabeth Palmer Sanders and John Taylor Palmer Jr. They are blessed with four grandchildren. The Palmers live among family in Spartanburg where Brooks works as a registered nurse.

**Number of Pages:** 224

**Dimensions:** 0.71 x 9.23 x 6.32 IN

**Publication Date:** October 26, 2022

## Details

- **Price:** 28.0 USD
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