Bill Williamson definitely had a rough start at life. His mother went through many complications while pregnant with him, and he spent much time in the hospital as a child for his health issues, including being seriously hearing impaired. As a partially deaf child, Bill received a lot of ridicule for his hearing impairment, and thus many children-and even teachers-made fun of him. But even though he struggled, he was able to eventually succeed in his studies-and even discovered he had a passion for photography. In The Life and Times of Bill Williamson, Bill discusses his personal life experiences including being raised in a religious home-as well as the political and historical events of his growing up years-as an honest and accurate depiction of his extraordinary tale. About the Author Bill Williamson currently lives in Urbandale, Iowa.