IF YOU MISS YOUR DAD, READ THIS BOOK!
"A great read from an extremely versatile author. He connects all the dots in a father-son relationship."
This book is about my father, his love of fishing, our relationship, and my memories about him. My Dad was born during the Great Depression. That event shaped his life and thinking. It placed limits on him that he couldn't overcome. He wasn't perfect, and he knew it. My Dad was a smart man and raised me to the best of his ability. He provided me with as much love as he could, in the form of companionship.
Men raised during the Great Depression needed to be tough for they endured tough times. They were involved in war. Such men weren't huggers; they needed to project strength. I accepted my Dad. He was a sensitive man. When confronted with his shortcomings, he admitted them and tried to improve. Throughout the years, he grew and became a better person. I'm lucky my father spent so much time with me.
Although my father was a busy man, he gave freely of his time for me. I'm grateful for what we shared. After my mother Roxy, fishing was my father's greatest love. My father is the best fisherman I ever met.
As you read this book, you'll see the types of relationships that fathers and sons once had ... relationships where they spent vast amounts of time together, where they made time for one another, where they challenged each other to become better people, and where they strengthened their relationship through mutual respect, acceptance, and understanding. I won't ever get to see my father again and that hurts, but at least I can share our relationship with you, dear reader.
When I miss my Dad, I turn to these pages. I can hear his voice, see him smile, and talk to him. He becomes alive again, and I can feel his passion for fishing. While reading this book, you'll share that experience with me.
