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Charles Patton

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Charles Patton is the author of nonfiction and fiction books that explore how people think, lead, make decisions, and find purpose. His work reflects a lifelong interest in strategy, problem-solving, and the everyday challenges that shape who we become.

Across books such as Mastering Strategy, Thinking: Master Your Thoughts, and Extreme Leadership, Patton focuses on helping readers build clarity, confidence, and practical insight. He also writes fiction—mysteries, short stories, and character-driven tales rooted in human behavior.

He lives in Florida and continues to write about the ideas that matter most to him: personal growth, citizenship, responsibility, and the power of clear thinking.

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Average rating: 4.52 · 123 ratings · 78 reviews · 21 distinct works • Similar authors

	For Honest Citizens Only: Strengthening America's Future Beyond Politics by Charles Patton (Goodreads Author), Geoff Patton (Editor), Book Design Company (Illustrator) 4.82 avg rating — 44 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Extreme Leadership by Charles Patton (Goodreads Author), Dr David Lady (Introduction) 4.41 avg rating — 41 ratings — published 2013 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Colt Terry, Green Beret (Volume 10) (Williams-Ford Texas A&M University Military History Series) 3.73 avg rating — 11 ratings — published 2005 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Tigers of the Ice: Dr. Elisha Kane's Harrowing struggle to survive in the Arctic 4.80 avg rating — 5 ratings — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	America's Election Handbook 2024: What to know for the 2024 Election 3.60 avg rating — 5 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Gardener's Secret and Other Stories by Charles Patton (Goodreads Author), Marsha Zinberg (Editor), Book Design Company (Illustrator) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 3 ratings — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Who Do You Trust: A Novel about Deceit and Redemption by Charles Patton (Goodreads Author), Book Design Company (illustrator) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	In Defense of the Righteous: A journey through justice, from the righteous to the damned it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Storming the Castle Bridge: The Perils of Star, the Prince and a Dragon liked it 3.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 2000 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	From Vision to Reality it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Charles rated a book it was amazing Who Do You Trust?: A Novel about Deceit and Redemption by Charles Patton (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Charles rated a book it was amazing The Gardener's Secret and Other Stories by Charles Patton (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
A delightful series of short stories and mysteries. Honest to the stories time period, and faithful to the reader.
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This is a challenging book that takes facts and logic and founding principles and applies them to current events. It attempts to be non-partisan but some think it has some bias. Perhaps not if you read it carefully. I was targeted to inform voters fo ...more
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This is a challenging book that takes facts and logic and founding principles and applies them to current events. It attempts to be non-partisan but some think it has some bias. Perhaps not if you read it carefully. I was targeted to inform voters fo ...more
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An exciting fictionalization of a true gripping story. Dr. Kane and his crew got frozen into the ice and their ship crushed. From there, things got worse.
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Serious but entertaining exploration of caving, death, and consequences.
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