Thomas F. Renner
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MAGNIFICENT MARGINAL MEN
A MEMOIR
TWENTY-NINE STORIES FROM THE LIFE OF A LONG-HAUL TRUCKER

“I was a member of that other class of roadie:
I was one of those drivers who drove the long road.”
"Magnificent Marginal Men" unveils the exacting world of the cowboys of the open road. Thomas Renner brings the tales to life with the unflinching accuracy of someone who has walked the talk. It will have you laughing, clenching and crying while turning the page for more.
Great Storyteller - Review
Once I picked this book up, I read it cover to cover. This is a fun and inspiring collection of stories that ooze passion - passion for adventure, people, hard work, love, and fun. The book centers around a thoughtful philosophy student looking for a place to fit in. He finds it in a rather unusual place, the moving industry. It is interesting to see the underbelly of the profession, akin to Bourdain's Kitchen Confidential. Much like that book, you get to see the wonderful yet flawed individuals behind the curtain that the author obviously grows to love and respect. The stories are carefully woven together to entertain, while highlighting moments that shaped his progression as a trucker, businessman, and human being. I highly recommend this nostalgic look through the eyes of a man traversing the U.S. in his beloved truck, Snowbird.
UPCOMING MEET THE AUTHOR SIGNING EVENTS
MAY 7-9 2026 10am-6pm Petro Truck Jamboree Kenly NC www.kenly95.com
JUNE 12 2026 4pm-8pm Next Chapter Bookstore. 320 S.Front St. New Bern, NC. www.thenextchapter.com