Jim Odom is a brat. He was born and raised in a military family, and has always been proud to say he's a Navy brat. When his father retired after 22 years in the Navy, Jim along with the rest of his family moved to a farm in Missouri. A few years later, they moved to Georgia for a year and straight back to the farm. Jim still calls Missouri home, but the brat in Jim was always calling and has led him to 46 states, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and seven countries. His military upbringing also led him to write this book and has provided him with an instant connection to other brats scattered