Herein is the life story of Ptolemy Alexander Reid, minister in the government and prime minister of Guyana between 1964 and 1984. Here is a record of Dr. Reid’s childhood and youthful years in Dartmouth, Essequibo, Guyana, an account of his educational endeavors and the highlights of his experiences as a veterinarian, politician and family man who maintained an ongoing love relationship with his place of birth. Dr. Reid said of himself, “I am a troublesome man, always troublesome. I grew up troublesome.” In this book, you will see that he was troublesome, all for the good; deserving to be remembered as a hero of Guyana.