An Amazing Alabama: A county-by-county journey around the great state of Alabama

Book Synopsis: In “An Amazing Alabama,” Dr. Karl K. Stegall invites readers to travel the byways and backroads of Alabama to discover the aspects — natural beauty, great diversity, rich history and much more — that make it so amazing. On this journey, the retired United Methodist minister shares stories, lesser-known facts and interesting trivia from his deep well of knowledge, putting emphasis on the state’s most valuable resource, its people. For Stegall, a lifelong sports fan (who is currently the President of the Central Alabama Sports Commission), this focus includes many of the legendary sports figures who hail from Alabama. This book makes a special effort to find and highlight the origin stories and notable accomplishments of greats in University of Alabama and Auburn University football lore, Alabama-born Olympians and hall-of-fame record-setters, as well as national treasures with Alabama roots like Hank Aaron. He also delivers interesting information about the state’s iconic political figures and the cultural contributions of other Alabama natives, including musicians, artists and more.

About the Author: Dr. Karl K. Stegall served for 40 years as a minister within the United Methodist Church. He spent his final 23 and a half years as the senior minister of the First United Methodist Church of Montgomery, Alabama. He still lives in Montgomery, where he continues to serve his community through multiple organizations, sitting on several nonprofit boards. He also leaves Montgomery often, traveling around his “Amazing Alabama” with his wife, and sometimes, his grandchildren, letting his curiosity and explorer’s spirit guide him on his trips.