ERIC GLOVER
Author of Barefoot and Bulletproof
“Muscular, heartfelt, and damn impressive… beautifully capturing both a special time of life and a toxic, dying place.”
Donald Maass, President
Donald Maass Literary Agency
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Meet Eric
Storyteller, founder of the ROAR Movement, and the last kid out of a vanished town.
I’m Eric Glover—author of Barefoot and Bulletproof: The Dirty Little Glover Boys.
I grew up in Picher, Oklahoma, a town that no longer exists, where every memory feels like it’s fading beneath the dust. These stories are my way of remembering before it’s too late—and inviting others to do the same.
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Barefoot and Bulletproof isn’t just a memoir—it’s the heartbeat
The Story That Sparked a Movement
ROAR: Resisting Oblivion, Amplifying Remembrance.
In a town poisoned into oblivion, two brothers dared to live like nothing could touch them.
Barefoot and Bulletproof is their story—a wild, funny, and heartbreaking memoir about growing up fearless in America’s most toxic town and learning what it means to hold on when everything else disappears.
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"Eric's writing is exquisite. I love his attention to detail and vivid storytelling. This is a great story!"
KiKi Walter
Founder, The Memoirist -
“Muscular, heartfelt, and damn impressive.”
Donald Maass
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“I just finished Eric's book...for the second time. Cried at the end both times. I loved it so much! This book is a triumph!!!"
Camilla Payne
Professional Editor -
“A beautifully written memoir that turns a vanished town into living memory. Eric Glover makes you feel every heartbeat of home—even in a place that no longer exists.”
Janet Wynne
Retired Educator -
"Wow, it is beyond excellent. I laughed, cried, and remembered. You brought our town back to life for me with each story."
Lisa Grimes Berry
High School Classmate -
"I absolutely loved this story. Loved it. It has made my day… a lovely story and so well written in my opinion."
Mary Anne Drew
Substack Subscriber -
"Such beautiful, heartfelt writing. Thanks for posting it… I used to teach a memoir writing workshop called What is Written Will Be Remembered, so I commend you for putting your reflections on paper."
Michael Ransom
Memoir Instructor -
"SO happy I encouraged you to post your music memories. You're a great writer. I will give you a recommendation."
Lori Christian
Substack Creator,
Roack and Roll Girl -
"Wow, great story, great writing… The moments and memories never die."
Dianne Moritz
Best Selling Author -
"Thanks for sharing your Grandad with us; his gift of storytelling verbally is yours written."
Kathleen Holzermayr
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