In his new book, “Not-So-Normal People: Great American Stories Preserved,” a local author recounts his childhood in Collegedale and the community’s transformation from a farm town into a growing college city. The memoir brings together true stories about military, political, social, cultural and religious history through the lives of people with Tennessee connections, including local business leaders, public figures and national icons. The author will read excerpts and sign copies at Ooltewah Whistlestop on Nov. 10.