Charles Rodman is a novelist, entrepreneur, mentor, community activist and neighborhood leader. Rodman served 20 years in the United States Army and is a Vietnam Veteran. He has worked for the United States Postal Service, IBM and finally retiring from Norfolk Southern Railway System after 20 years of service. Rodman’s work as a neighborhood leader and dedication to his South Raleigh Community has earned him prestigious accolades and recognition from Raleigh’s City Council, Southeast Raleigh Assembly as well as the Idlewood Village Neighborhood Recognition Award in 2008. “Rodman’s Thoughts” is his first published book about his life experiences in hopes to empower, inspire and to enhance others! Charles Rodman resides in Raleigh, North Carolina. “I have enjoyed my Life’s Journey! Education is the sum total of one’s LIFE EXPERIENCES.”