A Slice of Life (Paperback or Softback)

In A Slice of Life, Another Slice of Life, and The Rest of the Pie, average people face extraordinary circumstances, their own veritable moment of truth. They stand at the proverbial fork in the road faced with choices, whether their own or life's dictates.

The first book in the Slice of Life collection. A Slice of Life mirrors the first season of life, reflected in a newly integrated Alabama of the 1960s.

"The summer of 1968 had been Alabama tropical hot, but my summer job prospects had been Chicago cold." --from College Boy

Thomas (Thom) Gossom, Jr. is a renaissance man in love with life. "I make the most of every day."Gossom is an actor, writer, speaker, and communications consultant. He received his Bachelor of Arts in communication from Auburn University in 1975. A starting wide receiver for the Tigers, from 1972-1974, Gossom was the first black athlete to graduate from Auburn University and is featured in the HBO special, Breaking the Huddle, about the integration of Southern College Football. Gossom received his MA in Communications from the University of Montevallo and began his career with AT&T/BellSouth where he served on the staff of the President of BellSouth Services. He and his wife joyce are owners of Best Gurl, inc, -providing customized solutions for corporations, education, and non-profits that lead to improved performance. They are supporters of higher education, libraries and literacy.Through 2016, Gossom served as the Chair of the Auburn University Foundation Board where he oversaw the successful Billion Dollar Campaign. He currently serves as a Director on the Auburn Research and Technology Foundation and as the Chairman for the 2019 Black Alumni Weekend as Auburn celebrates the 50th year of Athletic Integration. As an actor, Gossom has starred in films including Fight Club, and Jeepers Creepers 2 and Miss Ever's Boys. On television he has been seen in The Quad, Love Is..., CSI, Boston Legal, and In the Heat Of The Night.Gossom's writing credits include his published memoir, Walk-On: My Reluctant Journey to Integration at Auburn University and his, Slice Of Life, short story collection.Motivational, funny, and insightful, Gossom is a frequent speaker for businesses, universities, corporations, and civic organizations.