Lifelong Oskaloosa resident Carl Drost is known for many things, like serving 28 years on the school board, spearheading multiple community projects, and operating a local implement dealership for 40 years. And now, Drost can add published author to the list. Just in time for the new year, his memoir, Chisel Points in the Ground, has been released.
Born in 1947, Drost grew up on a small farm northwest of Oskaloosa. He was one of only a few farm kids in the area who attended college. He began his career teaching industrial arts before his number was called in the first National Draft Lottery in December 1969. He became a sergeant in the U.S. Army and served a tour in Vietnam. When he got home, he and his beloved wife, Martha, opened their farm equipment dealership. Throughout it all, Drost has remained steadfast in his Christian faith, striving each day to be a witness to God.
“I wrote Chisel Points in the Ground to show how some lessons impact our lives and make us who we are,” reflected Drost. “I want readers to learn from some of the lessons that were taught to me by the people I’ve known, as well as some lessons I’ve learned from the ‘classroom of hard knocks.’”
Drost will host two book signings. The first is scheduled for January 17 from noon to 4:00 p.m. at Van Wall Equipment in Oskaloosa. The second signing will be at the Book Vault, also in Oskaloosa, on January 18 from noon to 3:00 p.m.
Chisel Points in the Ground is available in paperback and hardcover at both the Book Vault and Van Wall Equipment. The title can also be purchased at Amazon and BarnesandNoble.com. It was published through the Write Place. Drost plans to donate all profits from his book to the National Vietnam War Museum in Weatherford, Texas.
