In this autobiography the author chronicles events in his parents lives in a rural Missouri river town in the 1900s. Their experiences seasoned his character during his childhood in the 60s that is described in the later half of the book. This memoir was written for the authors children as a way for them to know their heritage. The experiences in the authors life shaped his character and were vastly different from his childrens lives as times changed. The book is dedicated to the authors wife who was instrumental in its completion. These events and escapades are presented in a light-hearted, story telling format.
