A Patriot’s American Dream: Building a Legacy of Purpose, Perseverance, and Positivity

by Tim J. Smith Sr., Sergeant (Ret)

A Patriot’s American Dream is more than just a memoir; it’s a road map for anyone seeking to overcome adversity, find their purpose, and make a positive impact on their community. Tim Smith is a patriotic veteran turned successful entrepreneur, despite all the challenges life has thrown at him. Through Smith’s journey, readers will find the inspiration and practical wisdom to pursue their own version of the American Dream.

137 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2024

Reviews

[Steve Danner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Full disclosure, I'm a little biased because I knew Tim when I was very young. We grew up on adjacent streets, and I often played basketball with him at the park he mentions throughout the book (Mathilda), and man, he was always the guy you wanted on your pickup game team, because you were almost guaranteed a win! Strangely, even though we ended up going to the same high school 1 year apart, I never really crossed paths with him again. It was really interesting to hear about his full life of basketball, military and entrepreneurship, all while building a family and just constantly building good, strong relationships. His story is interesting, and inspirational for anyone and everyone, whether you're former military or not. I was sad when I looked him up and saw he passed away in February of 2025 (11 months ago as I write this), and my sympathy goes out to his family. The second part of the book is almost a self-improvement book where he shares a lot of the wisdom he acquired for others to put to their own good use. When Tim wrote this, he makes it pretty clear he knew he was dying, and he I feel that he put this book out there as one last hurrah, not only for his family, but to help other people, which is what this man's life was all about.