C.G. Tyner is a semi-retired geoscientist receiving BS and MS degrees from Baylor University, Waco, Texas. He has spent most of his career as an independent oil and gas prospecting geoscientist. “A Changing Road” is a sequel to this first book, “The Journey.” He and his wife live in the northern suburbs of Houston, Texas
In 1957, winning the Texas State discus title, affords a four year athletic scholarship to Baylor University. With vivid descriptions, engaging storytelling and a passion for earth science, C.G. Tyner takes readers on a nostalgic journey as a scholar athlete, which includes being a contributing member of Baylor’s first ever Track and Field Conference Championship team (1960). Prepare to be transported to a bygone era filled with captivating geological excursions, sporting challenges and unforgettable, hazardous summer jobs in the marsh and swamps of South Louisiana’s delta country – and all coming to a surprising, inexplicable ending that proved to be forever life changing.
