John Croyle

JOHN CROYLE is the founder of Big Oak Boys' Ranch, a home for abused, neglected, or abandoned children between the ages of 6 and 18, established in 1974. His books include Raising a Princess, The Two-Minute Drill to Manhood, and Bringing Out the Winner in Your Child.

Croyle is a graduate of the University of Alabama, where he was an All-American defensive end under head coach Paul "Bear" Bryant. His story has been featured in Sports Illustrated, People, Reader’s Digest, and Focus on the Family magazine.

When not writing, Croyle leads Big Oak Ranch, which expanded to include Big Oak Girls' Ranch and Westbrook Christian School. He and his wife Tee, alongside the Big Oak staff, have raised more than 1,800 children.

John lives near Gadsden, Alabama.

John Croyle’s books are published by Cumberland House Publishing, an imprint of Turner Publishing.

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