A true account of the life, trials, and tribulations of an immigrant who survived the turbulence and poverty of his early childhood and adolescence to become a caterer to the stars. Striving, and faking it until he made it, while chasing his lifelong dream of meeting his childhood Hollywood hero, Charles Ramada never gave up. His journey has taken him through many promising careers, exotic travels, and exciting adventures, that included preparing a meal of rattle snakes for Willie Nelson at his ranch, sitting in Clint Eastwood's director's chair on his movie set, meeting Oprah Winfrey, and much more. Dramatic and humorous, A Dozen of One is a true story full of real events and facts. It is a story of one man's courage, determination, initiative, and honor that will touch your heart and lift your spirit.
A true account of the life, trials, and tribulations of an immigrant who survived the turbulence and poverty of his early childhood and adolescence to become a caterer to the stars. Striving, and faking it until he made it, while chasing his lifelong dream of meeting his childhood Hollywood hero, Charles Ramada never gave up. His journey has taken him through many promising careers, exotic travels, and exciting adventures, that included preparing a meal of rattle snakes for Willie Nelson at his ranch, sitting in Clint Eastwood's director's chair on his movie set, meeting Oprah Winfrey, and much more. Dramatic and humorous, A Dozen of One is a true story full of real events and facts. It is a story of one man's courage, determination, initiative, and honor that will touch your heart and lift your spirit.