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Davidsonville author brings positive perspective to life's challenges

Capital Gazette Communications
Published 03/26/08

From the moment you meet him, Navy Lt. Cmdr. Rob Ballister's self-deprecating wit is evident.

Sharon Lee Tegler - For The Capital Author Rob Ballister poses with a copy of 'God Does Have a Sense of Humor' at Hard Bean Coffee & Booksellers.
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Casually attired in jeans and a suede jacket, the Davidsonville resident's eyes twinkle as he reveals that the book he authored in 2005, "God Does Have a Sense of Humor," is now in its second printing.

Evolving over a period of years, the volume reflects the positive outlook Rob Ballister has applied to the many challenges in his life.

His most difficult challenge occurred shortly after his graduation from the Naval Academy in 1995. Just days after reporting to Pensacola for flight training, his military...

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