David Cheatham is a writer and human resources consultant who has recently embraced a new role as a passionate home renovator. Originally from El Dorado, Arkansas, David and his wife, Eleanor, transitioned from three decades of life in Atlanta, Georgia, to pursue their dream of restoring a country house in rural Alabama. This journey, captured in A House in the Country, became more than a project; it evolved into a profound exploration of personal growth.

Echoing Marcel Proust's insight, David discovered that the real voyage of discovery lies not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes, learning to appreciate the fleeting moments of life before they vanish.

Advance readers have already felt the impact of this story:

"Stunning ending—I have goosebumps. I feel like I went on this journey alongside them and came out a little different, a little better."

—Danielle, advance reader

David is also working on his next book, All Bottled Up: Surviving Two Decades Inside Coke's Global Headquarters and Other Corporate Misadventures, which offers a humorous and insightful look into his corporate experiences.

When not immersed in writing, David enjoys exploring the countryside with his blue-tick beagle, River. A House in the Country is not just a chronicle of turning a house into a home; it is a testament to the transformative power of slowing down to see the world anew, appreciating the transient beauty that surrounds us.