Cathy wrote five books: the autobiography "Eat Mor Chikin: Inspire More People", a motivational book entitled "It's Easier to Succeed Than to Fail", the parenting book "It's Better to Build Boys Than Mend Men", an explanation of his business success in "How Did You Do It, Truett?", and a final book on the significance of money in today's society titled "Wealth, Is It Worth It?". He also contributed to the anthologies "What My Parents Did Right" and "Conversations on Success", and co-wrote with Ken Blanchard "Generosity Factor: Discover the Joy of Giving Your Time, Talent, and Treasure". McDonough-Fayetteville Road in Fayette, Henry, and Clayton counties, is named in his honor. Cathy said that the motivational book "Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill was one of the greatest foundations for inspiration growing up.