More than just the title of a popular song of the time, He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother is the story of two boys who grew up with only each other to rely on, and the enigmatic father who drifted in and out of their lives.

An eyewitness account of the rough-and-tumble world of East Texas hustling, as seen through the eyes of an impressionable youth forced to grow up quickly. A tale of beer joints, outlaws, corrupt officials, oil field money, and intrigue fueled by an endless parade of strange characters drawn to the mix. Rocky's ability to share his story and emotions gives the reader a sense of how normal his life must have seemed to him at the time, but how outrageous it appears on the written page today. A quick read that will bring a smile and perhaps a sigh of relief in knowing this chapter of East Texas history has passed.