The Early Life of Cal J. Andreasen

This book contains autobiographical recollections about the first 24 years of the life of Cal J. Andreasen. Cal describes the challenges and joys surrounding his birth and childhood being raised by his grandparents during the Great Depression in Utah. He shares experiences of his youth with his own parents during the World War II years and escapades as a teenager in California. Cal also includes writings and journal excerpts about his missionary service to the country of Denmark for...
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This book contains autobiographical recollections about the first 24 years of the life of Cal J. Andreasen. Cal describes the challenges and joys surrounding his birth and childhood being raised by his grandparents during the Great Depression in Utah. He shares experiences of his youth with his own parents during the World War II years and escapades as a teenager in California. Cal also includes writings and journal excerpts about his missionary service to the country of Denmark for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He concludes by sharing how he met Alice Webb (his wife of over 54 years), their courtship and wedding while attending Brigham Young University. Throughout the book, Cal shares his story through short anecdotes about his family, church, education and extra-curricular activities. His personality, convictions, character, life and family are showcased in this fun and easy to read personal memoir.