Heady Chats with his Father: In Search of the Truth

When I visited my father this past Christmas, I thought it would be an excellent time to chat with him about his book In Search of the Truth detailing some of his mishaps earlier in his life as a young attorney at Bethune Cookman College in Daytona Beach. The book was an eye opener for me when I first read it. It isn’t easy experiencing my father go to prison; however, it is a great experience when your father allows for his mishaps to be used as learning experiences for all the world. With that being said, I hope after reading this interview I did with my father, you will purchase the book. The book is excellent, definitely movie worthy.

Heady: What inspired the book?

Anderson Hill: I was inspired to write the book because I mistakenly thought that my life would be much different from where I find myself today. Things changed from the way I thought it would be, and because of that, I wanted to find my true calling in life. By Divine Inspiration, I learned that the experiences in the book can be used to help other people, recognize and deal with various situations and friends.

Heady: Why the title In Search of the Truth?

Andy: The primary title “In Search of the Truth” was created from the need to find out what is the truth. This regards finding the truthful side in your self and in other people. We all can be truthful and bare the facts when it does not affect our “core being”. When one’s core being is affected, then it takes great fortitude and spiritual guidance to see the truth.

The subtitle: A real life story about what an attorney should not do! This was created to capture the fact that I cannot tell everyone what they can do in their lives, but I surely can tell you what NOT to do in your life…the book is filled with instances of confusion and greed.

Heady: Who did you write this book for?

Andy: The book is written for all persons. It is geared towards people faced with choices and critical decisions which will affect the rest of their lives. I have been fortunate enough to lecture in Ethic classes in law schools, public schools, churches and many other places. People have received the story well and like the courage it takes to place self in the mirror for others to see and comment. I want this book to circulate throughout the world.

Heady: Was it a lengthy process putting the book together?

Andy: The process of the developing and writing the book took 3 years from start to finish. The reason it took that long was the research and assembly of poetry, narrative and supporting documentation. I wanted people to know that this was not an exaggeration of facts but truthful delivery of complicated circumstances.

Heady: What have you learned since writing this book?

Andy: I learned to love and respect all persons. I also learned that you cannot let people label, because they will. If you accept someone else’s character designation of who you are then you will live a life of confusion.

Heady: Was it challenging putting so much personal information in the book?

Andy: The disclosures I made in the book were very challenging. At one point in my life I held a top secret CIA security clearance. This meant that I was a pretty good citizen. In reality I had some serious problems and this led to mass confusion of who I really was as a Christian and a man.

Heady: Why should “everyday” people read the book?

Andy: This book will help people from all walks of life. I personally autographed and gave copies of the books to all ninth grade students at two major high schools in Central Florida. Many parents read it and contacted me about the inspiration they received and their sons and daughters.

Heady: Do you think you’ve found the truth?

Andy: I have found the truth through a mustard faith in Christ! If we have faith the size of a mustard seed the Bible says that we can move mountains! Our lives are mountains and we must move them toward Christ and helping other people.

Heady: Give an encouraging word to the students reading?

Andy: My favorite thought that kept me going through hard and difficult times was “quitting is just one step away from success because the very next step you take can end in success!”

Heady: Let’s end with this – what comes to mind when you hear the name Jesus?

Andy: Praise GOD and Glory Hallelujah for HE is worthy to be praised. If not for JESUS then where would I be, because what profit a person to gain the whole world and lose their soul!!! I deeply appreciate the opportunity to let all see who Anderson C. Hill, II, really is.

If you’re interested in purchasing a copy of In Search of the Truth, you can email info@educationiscool.org. The profit from books purchased per this interview will be going towards funding Education is Cool…Get One.

Interview:Heady
Photography: Berny