Warning!...This book will make you laugh and make you cry, while entertaining and encouraging you. It contains engaging faith stories showing God's grace and mercy. You won't want to put this book down until you have finished it. Summary...DECADES OF GOLD is a true life modern day story of rags to riches that will fascinate you, as well as challenge your own personal faith. Hoppy Hopkins has very candidly and openly shared many true life experiences and outright modern day miracles that have happened to him personally. He has shared many of his not-so-common entrepreneurial adventures. Written with humor and conviction; this book is a must read for any Christian, entrepreneur, or anyone who simply wants to be amused, encouraged, or who desires to grow in faith, and walk closer to Christ. Hoppy Hopkins is a Christian entrepreneur, author, American historian, airplane pilot, inventor, patent holder, underground miner, comedian, prankster, and soul winner for Christ. Hoppy was a Youth Minister for over fifteen years with several Christian denominations, while building his various enterprises. He is an avid fan and follower of the encouragements of Brother Zig Ziglar for over thirty years, putting everything he has learned into practice. He is married, and he and his wife have born and raised four children. He likes to jokingly say "I have had the same wife, same house, and same car for almost 40 years!" Hoppy Hopkins opens his heart and life experiences to both bless and entertain his readers. This book is a quick read you will find truly enjoyable, and you will want to share it with your family, friends, nerds, and neighbors.