From Baywood to Broadway

Charles Paige Choates story begins in January of 1925 in Baywood, Virginia, a town just eight miles west of Galax, his hometown. In From Baywood to Broadway, he presents an honest and nostalgic memoir of his bucolic life growing up with his large family, graduating from high school in 1942 in a class of fifty-one students.

Choate shares the details of his family, his childhood, growing up on the farm, his service in World War II, his travels abroad, and how he started his own family after meeting Louise, the love of his life. With touching personal reflections and engaging stories, he offers a look at his family history and gives a window into his and his familys life.

A testament to a life well-lived, From Baywood to Broadway narrates one mans story while providing insight into all of the changes and transitions the world has witnessed since his birth in 1925.