"S L A D E " instructs us in the ways of life and politics from the perspective of a Floridian who turned his keen mind and sense of adventure into an amazingly successful turnaround of party politics in his state. This book is a compilation of tales and political insights recorded by Tom Slade with the help of his friends Peggy and Tom Fryer. In his own words, S L A D E relates highlights of his journey from a young scamp to a major political rascal.