From a colorful youth growing up in the governor’s mansion, to a distinguished military career, and seeing firsthand the politics of world events during the second half of the twentieth century, Presidents, Kings, and Convicts tells the story of Congressman Bob Clement’s multifaceted life, and it reveals many previously untold stories about famous people. This memoir narrates the shaping of his life as a moderate Democrat growing up in the south in the 1950s; it shares how Clement had a front-row seat to some of America’s most significant events since World War II; it provides insights on the current crisis situations taking place in the Middle East and around the world; and it addresses the dysfunction and lack of bipartisanship among the nation’s political leaders, as well as offers solutions for getting the country back on track. Presidents, Kings, and Convicts provides entertaining and captivating behind-the-scenes accounts of some of Clement’s most memorable events and the people who shaped them. From personal stories of country music stars and other notable Americans, to the bipartisan meeting with the exiled king of Afghanistan and leaders of the Northern Alliance at the king’s home outside Rome, Italy, Clement offers insight into his event-filled life and his storied political journey. "I've known Bob for almost my entire life, from when we were both teenagers in Tennessee to the days when we worked together in Washington, D.C. We share a deep love of country, a trait that was obvious in Bob's tireless work for people of Tennessee and the United States. His autobiography, "Presidents, Kings and Convicts," givers readers and inside look into Bob's remarkable life from Nashville to the nation's capitol." Former Vice President Al Gore"Bob has written a wonderful book, and it captures the spirit of Music City USA. It also will inspire readers anywhere in the country and hopefully encourage them to serve. The chapter on country music captures the magic of Nashville and its rle as a world class city and the home of one of the greatest musical genres of the world. Thanks you, Bob, for writing it!" Steve Turner, chairman of the board of the County Music Hall of Fame. Presidents, Kings and Convicts is highlights Former Congressman Bob Clement's colorful life from growing up in the Tennessee Governor's mansion to a distinguished military career, and being eyewitness to the politics of world events during the second half of the twentieth century. In Presidents, Kings and Convicts, Bob tells the story of his multi-faceted life and reveals many untold stories about famous people and events. This memoir also narrates the shaping of his life as a moderate Democrat growing up in the South in the 1950s and shares his front row seat to some of America's most significant events since World War ll. The book also provides captivating and entertaining stories of some of the country's best-known politicians, country music stars, and other opinion leaders. She also shares his advice for getting the country back on track, how to fix the political gridlock in Washington and offers humorous words of wisdom at the end of each chapter called, "Clement's Contemplations." "The murderers were my best friends." Bob Clement"Most people would run for the hills if they ever met up with a prisoner, especially if they prisoner was a murderer. But to me they were my best friends. They cooked my meals and played basketball and football with me in the backyard. Some of them were the best pals a kid could ever have. I guess you could say that my childhood was a bit unusual. That is, if you think that criminals are your friends, your father is famous, and the mansion you lived in was to be referred as a "residence." And add to those state troopers surrounding your home, receiving death threats, and oh yes, having a monkey living in your bathroom-well, that's just the beginning of my wonderfully colorful life." Bob Clement is a former member of Congress from Nashville, Tennessee, serving eight terms in the U.S. Congress. He was a TVA director, president of Cumberland University, founder of Clement & Associates, was in the U.S. Army for two years, and retired as a colonel from the Tennessee Army National Guard after twenty-nine years of service. He holds a B.S. Degree from the University of Tennessee and an MBA degree from the University of Memphis.