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As I Recall: A Lifetime of Family and Friends

As I Recall: A Lifetime of Family and Friends

Hardcover

Biographies GeneralGeneral ParentingGeneral Poetry

Publisher Price: $22.95

ISBN10: 1450249175
ISBN13: 9781450249171
Publisher: iUniverse
Published: Oct 25 2010
Pages: 108
Weight: 0.60
Height: 0.38 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
As I Recall is a collection of humorous and heartfelt short stories and poetry sharing moments from a life full of laughter and love. Author Ray Dillard has long wanted to record these memories of his life for family and friends; however, early in the process, he discovered more than the need to create a personal legacy for his family. He found a new voice that told colorful and descriptive stories and provided an inspiring message. He attributes his understanding of the human spirit and its need for nourishment to his experiences as a son, brother, husband, father, and teacher.

The collection is divided into two parts: part one, consisting of short stories drawn from Dillard's life; and part two, presenting his poetry. In both, he captures the essence of the important and interesting experiences of his life thus far. His imagery and tone are clear in the following excerpt from a longer poem about his father:

When We Were Young

He left for work each morning,

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