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The Builder: The Croslands and How They Shaped a Region
The Builder The Croslands and How They Shaped a Region Author:Ross Yockey, Ross Yockey President Jimmy Carter called this book "A remarkable record of one man's determination to provide affordable housing in the United States." More than the history of a successful company, The Builder traces the remarkable growth of Charlotte, NC, and its spreading suburbs in the aftermath of the Depression and the Second World War. It also tells... more » the engaging story of John Crosland Jr., who overcame a childhood of learning disability and an apprenticeship of disdain to become one of the leading voices for affordable housing in the United States.« less