OKLAHOMA TOUGH

The narrative delves into the life of Wayne Padgett, a charismatic and generous figure who became one of Oklahoma's most notorious bootleggers and a key player in the Dixie Mafia from the 1960s to the 1980s. Through the lens of poet Ron Padgett, the book reveals the complexities of his father's character, portraying him as a Robin Hood-like figure who earned a formidable reputation in the criminal underworld of Tulsa.