Army veteran and author TJ Richardson explores new territory and recounts his return to college and writing his book, "The Little Engine That Did: Cool Like That."
Also, Author Phil Elkins grew up in East Los Angeles, the youngest child of Russian immigrant parents.
His book, "Time to Myself: Hitchhiking from Northern California to Acapulco and Back," follows Chad on a road trip from Northern California to Acapulco, MX.
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