Boys Books

This book is so funny, my grandson wanted to share it with all the boys his class one Christmas when he was in the fourth grade. (Luckily there were only eight boys inn the class or I would have gone broke.) His teacher checked it out, because I wanted to make sure it was okay because of the real boy stuff about liking bugs and making armpit noises, etc.; and she said it was very funny and gave us a definite approval! Needless to say ever single boy was very happy with his gift from my grandson! The boys were all reading poetry and loving it!

This is the funniest book of poems I have ever read. My Grandsons loved it and can't wait for the author to write more! If I hadn't seen this with my own eyes, I would never have believed they would read poetry! I am linking some other kids poetry books by this author.

See Stuff And Nonsense and Walk On The Child's Side by clicking on the underlined links!

This book of poems is meant for boys as its title says, but everyone I know enjoys these poems. They are so funny and so real! I just can't explain to you how these peoms made me laugh. You really do laugh so hard that you cry just like everyone says.

This book is very Funny. It even makes my dad laugh until tears come out of his eyes. I like the going on the pot poem the best, but the whole thing makes me laugh. It made me like to read poems.

this book is sooooooo inspiring it is hard to get the boys(or girls) to put it down....they all love to sing song the poems so full of purpose and HUMOR.....GREAT FOR ALL AGES,,,,,read asap.......

Fine book - will become even better once the entire set of films is released by Warner Brothers.

If you are a fan of the Bowery Boys,this book is a must buy.

One fond memory I have of growing up in the early 70's is that every Saturday afternoon, one of our local TV stations used to play a Bowery Boys movie. My brothers and I loved the boys and their antics and we were blithely unaware that these "boys" were actually pushing forty by the time they were making their last few movies in the late 1950's. Long panned by critics, the Bowery Boys/East Side Kids were never setting out to compete for the Academy Award. They were merely trying to make wholesome, innocent fun, and at that, they were wildly successful.

From Broadway to the Bowery by McFarland Books, chronicles the career of the group from the earliest appearance in 1935's gritty drama "Dead End" to their final picture, "In the Money" released nearly 25 years later in 1958, 91 films in all. For me, the book was quite educational. I wasn't aware that the Kids first few pictures were also crime dramas. Films such as "Crime School" and "Angels with Dirty Faces" showed the East Siders at their youngest, and most abrasive, still several years before they would develop into the lovable bunch of delinquents I knew and loved.

Another fact which came as a surprise to me was how the group split, with one faction becoming The Little Tough Guys for a series of films at universal, and the other group heading to the low-rent district of Monogram Films as The East Side Kids. This included the separating of Leo and David Gorcey. Interestingly, it is the Monogram films that seem to be better re-called today, in part due to the teamings with horror star Bela Lugosi in "Spooks Run Wild" and "Ghosts on the Loose".

This fabulous book features a complete filmography of all their films with complete cast & credits, release date, running time, synopsis, and commentary by author Leonard Getz. In addition to the filmogrpahy, we get bios of all the group's stars including Leo Gorcey, Huntz Hall, Gabriel Dell, Billy Halop, Bobby Jordan, and more. Nearly 200 rare photographs accompany the text. You'll probably be amazed as I was at how few of the Boys' films are available on DVD, or even VHS for that matter. A true tragedy for baby-boomers like myself who cut his teeth on their antics.

As I read through the filmography I was also quite surprised at how many films I haven't seen, particularly the Little Tough Guy series. Hopefully Universal will fix this atrocity with a box set of all the films.

Simply a magnificent book from start to finish! Oh how I miss those Saturday afternoons!

Reviewed by Tim Janson

From Broadway to the Bowery is a book long awaited for any Dead End/East Side Kids and Bowery Boys fans. Getz's book finally fills in the missing pieces and gaps of these boys to men lives through out their humble beginning on broadway to their turbulent years in Hollywood to their tumultous lives after the spotlights have all grown cold. Getz's book opens us to their world not only personally but professionally as well. We also find out about the secondary characters such as Billy Benedict and Hally Chester. we are transformed back into a time when Boys/Men honored a handshake, fought with their fists, honored their friendships and families and learned to overcome hardships thrown onto them because of their placement in society, after all not everyone can be rich. We see their life struggles, failures and triumphs. We see them as human beings and not just celluloid heroes of yesteryear. Len Getz's book is a great addition to anyone's library and especially fans to the saturday matinee.

Leonard Getz shares his affection for these early movie tough guys in this throughly researched book. Filled with great photos and lots of facts, this books is a must read for any fan of the Dead End Kids, the Bowery Boys and films of that genre.

This has been our 17 month-old's favorite book for months now. A number of parts of the book make him laugh (such as a line that reads something like "Tinka is a icky, sticky, licky dog") and the illustrations are great. It's a very clever rhyming book and great for families that love dogs.

My almost [...]is addicted to doggies - every book we read is either about dogs or has dogs in it - this is one of both of our favorites, we read it every night sometimes several times. The rhythms in the text makes it fun to read (and memorize if your not a reader yet).

I received this book from the author Deborah Heiligman (who happens to be a wonderful writer!) for my 18 month old son. He absolutely loves it and it is his favourite book. He paricularly likes the part where tinka is being washed with tomato juice (you'll see!). My son brings me the book and says "dub"!! Its a real fun read for the little ones, and the parents as well (as someone who has read this book out loud at least 2 times a day for the past 2 months, I can truly attest to this!!).
Check this book out, and others by the same author.

My five year old son - who can read most 3 letter words, and some 4 letter words, loves this book.
He will sound some of the words out, but for the most part he has just memorized the book. It has catchy short rhymes. This book is really cute, and to a 5 yr old --funny too!
This is Kyle's favorite book, and has been since we received it 3 weeks ago.

This is a great beginning reader and a wonderful book to use during story time for the little ones. It is a story of a young lad and his dog Tinka. The rhymes are simple and quite appropriate to the wonderful illustrations. I have had many dogs in my life, all had a bit of Tinka in them. My current dog, Brodie, could be Tinka's sister in that she tends to get into the same troubles Tinka has a propensity for. I suppose there is a bit of little boy in me, thank goodness, and I can certainy relate to this one and the relationship between the kid in the story and Tinka the dog. The story is well written, simple verse and the illustrtions are quite eye catching. This is a wonderful story time book for the little ones. Recommend this one highly.

Before I start telling you WHY I love it, let me state, "I LOVE IT!"

This book is amazing. I had been following e-Sports (professional gaming) since 2003 and loved every minute of it. I had favorite teams and watched all the tournaments like ESWC and CPL. I thought I understood the scene and why everyone did what they did. Game Boys brought so many things to light that I never had even thought about. I always figured most of these kids were gaming because it was something fun for them to do and they could win some cash. As the book reveals its more than that. These kids are not only looking to be the next professional sports stars but the behind the scenes is like a real sports team. There is countless amounts of drama between the top players and arguments about who should be calling strategies. The scene is much more tense then you'd be lead to believe on the outside. The rivalry between compLexity and 3D brought to light a whole other side of the game. To see the 2 polar opposites of each other facing off is incredible.

If you ever enjoyed e-Sports or gaming for that matter you should definitely pick up this book. It will show you things that you never knew about. It not only holds a plethora of information for those who have never heard of professional gaming until now, but also goes so much deeper for those who have been into the scene.

This is a must-have for any gamer.

As a teenager and gamer involved in the very e-sports scene Kane so accurately describes, I've come across many books that have attempted to describe gaming, gamers, and the elements surrounding the scene, but never have truly grasped the passion that so many competitive gamers have felt towards the community that has been created around these games.

I started reading this book with reservations...I expected this to be another "oh yeah, some guy thinks it's cool," type of approach that would miss the mark on the intensity and seriousness that teenagers and younger adults were taking these games...these e-sports.

After completing the final chapter today, I'm so enthused to say that Kane has put to words what no one, to date, had been able to. From the coach/jock-like description of Jason Lake, to the journalistic rumors of Levine's business practices, Michael Kane has captured many aspects of the gaming community that, until now, I thought would take years to be written down as a part of history.

The truth is, if you're involved in the e-sports scene, inspired by the younger generation's choice of competition, or simply a parent of a gamer, this book is for you. Your jaw will be dropped at how far gaming has come, and how immense, intense, and elaborate the gaming community has become, not only in size, but in personality and every aspect that could define a competitive sport!

Game Boys is like Remember the Titans but for Counter-Strike. M Kane's background is in sports writing and that is to the advantage of the book. I could feel my heart pounding as he described the matches. I found myself covering the page with my hand so as not to spoil the outcome.

This game is not meant for gamers. In fact is is exactly the opposite. This book is for people on the periphery who are sports fans, not gamers. It makes competitive gaming into competitive sports.

Games Boys: Professional Videogaming's Rise from the Basement to the Big Time by Michael Kane is the best inside look at the competitive videogaming industry I have read to date. He peels back the layers of this very complex subculture and lays it all out there for anyone to read - from the gamers themselves to the parents who try to understand. Game Boys has it all - the celebratory victories, the heartbreaking losses, the passion of its supports and accompanies it all with backroom dirty laundry. This book is an informative, exciting read. Author Michael Kane has managed to translate the excitement of competition into his words, and sometimes I found myself reading faster through the competition gameplay to get to the moment of victory - even though I already knew the results of many of the matches he wrote about.

As a participant full of passion for the videogame industry, there were so many times I found myself identifying with CompLexity GM Jason Lake and harbouring feelings of resentment towards Craig Levine. Like Jason Lake, I believe in the grassroots foundation of this wonderful industry, and even though Craig Levine has done much to get competitive videogaming out there into the main stream of today's world, I often felt that Levine's tactics were less than honourable, and I am of the generation when honour was at the forefront of how you conducted your life. These are elements which make for a great book - eliciting emotion and appreciation from the reader, making the reader care about the characters in the story.

Michael Kane has artfully included every aspect of our advancing technological world - global friendships and rivalries, heroes and villains, supportive families and families who feel the gamer is wasting his or her time. Corporations who only look at the biggest and the best for exposure, instead of looking at and supporting the grassroots events and players who keep the industry churning forward on a daily basis. Event promoters who are in it for the dollar, and to heck with the injury they do to our industry by scamming the players who have poured their heart, soul and often their last dollar into feeding their passion for gaming in hopes of making it to the winner's circle.

I commend Michael for the honesty of his words, even the ones which cast a less than idyllic light on the e-sports industry, because the end result shows that our cyberathletes truly are no different from the mainstream sports athletes. They train, they play, they do things they shouldn't, but when it comes right down to the final seconds it's all about the game and the opponent in front of them. Game Boys shows how far we as a competitive market have come, but also shows how far we have yet to go. Michael touched very briefly on the girls in gaming, and while some things have changed since Game Boys went to print, much has stayed the same, from the disdain which meets many girl gamers head on, to the insults and unwelcome photos hurled at them on XBL. While the industry is still very much a boys' club, the girls are rapidly gaining ground - perhaps in the future we can look forward to a book on Gamer Girls to compliment Gamer Boys - what do you say, Michael?

Michael Kane's "Game Boys: Professional Videogaming's Rise from the Basement to the Big Time" is a complete page-turner for both gamers and non-gamers alike. Considering that this is the first and only book to ever chronicle the evolution of "elite e-sports", I started reading this book with an open mind. I have to admit that I was apprehensive when I started the book since, how will the author connect the reader to the unknown world of e-sports? The terms are as intricate and technical to explain to a person who might not be a part of the Counter-Strike phenomenon. Kane has not only managed to use the most creative analogies (bringing laughter to some of them), but he illustrates the stories in such a way that it felt like everyone was or can be a part of the inherent rivalries, the drama, the secrets and the action that lies within watching an elite Counter-Strike match. What makes this book so unique, was that as a former girl gamer from 2003 to 2005, I had followed the rise of the e-sports scene and had ran across the people that Kane highlights in this book, either through the internet or through watching these matches at home. What I did not know about these individuals were their lives outside of Counter-Strike and what it took for each of them to get to where they are today. Kane brings to you every team's successes and failures, while adding flair to what goes on when the cameras are off. The struggle to bring the gamers subculture out to the mainstream was a challenge, where gamers tend to face the fine line between choosing to play for pleasure or to play strictly for business. I send my praises for entertaining while educating the public of the world that once reached a momentum for gamers, I recommend this book for anyone who ever took part of the gaming community, plan to take part or are just curious to understand this growing 11 billion-dollar industry.

This was the first book i read by Hailey Abbott and i truly loved it. Right after i read it i just wanted to go snuggle with my boyfriend and stay there forever.
Its not too long and the wording is not 4th grade but not so complex you have to run to the dictonary every 5 sentences.
The romance is cute and realistic, making the story line believable.
You learn alot about the two characters through out their journey and you want more when it ends

Cordelia is appalled when she hears from her mother that she will be accompanying Jacob Stein on a road trip from Sand Diego to Eureka. Jacob, who happens to be Cordelia's older sister's ex-boyfriend, is anything but nice. He has always ridiculed Cordelia, criticized her every move and openly pointed to her flaws. Can you blame her for not wanting to go with him? From the very beginning, their road trip has brought nothing but trouble, fights, and awkwardness, and Cordelia start wondering if she can remain sane until they reach their destination. But soon, both Jacob and Cordelia learn more about each other; the reason behind their behavior and actions. Will sparks fly between those bickering youths? Read to find out.

I loved this book; from the very beginning you felt that trouble was awaiting Cordelia and Jacob. But through their troubles and their little adventures, the protagonists go to know each other, and the readers got to empathizes with them as well. This is a coming-of-age story that teaches you to embrace your fears instead of fending them off; all written in an engaging plot and illustrated through hilarious conversations.Who knew getting lost would turn out to be so much fun ?
(Taken from my review on shelfari.com)

this is i think one of the best summer romances i read. it is so fun! it's totally unpredictable, funny, sweet, smart. jacob is probably every girl's dream. hot, sarcastic, sweet.
It's not those stupid-teen books, there's no stupid mean girls - good girl drama. it's just a journey of a girl who falls in love with the person she never thought she would have feelings for.
i highly recommend.

Cordelia Packer is going to see her sister in northern California, leaving from her home in San Diego, but she doesn't have a travel partner. Until Jacob (Cordelia's older sister's ex-boyfriend), who is totally obnoxious but cute, offers to travel along with her.

Cordelia has the trip all planned out, with an itinerary -- there are even scheduled rest stops. This is how she does everything.

But that's not how Jacob does anything! He likes to take his time and not rush through anything. Cordelia knows that the trip is off to a bad start when Jacob shows up at noon when he was supposed to be there at nine!

While they are in the desolate, California desert -- the car breaks down. How will perfectionist Cordelia and wild child Jacob handle the situation? And will Cordelia be able to stay faithful to her perfect boyfriend?

I really liked reading this kind of predictable book. There were enough twists and turns to keep you interested! GETTING LOST WITH BOYS is a very fun book to read while basking in the sun!

Reviewed by: Taylor Rector

if you are not sure about ready this book, think again! this was teh best book i have ever read. i never read, but i found summer booys also by hailey abbott, and i went crazy. she is such a good author, and she makes you feel like you are there. this book is so entriveing. you want to find out how things get hotter. defenate ready.

When I first saw this book I thought it would be interesting to see what other girls think about guys. Julie Taylor has a very interesting perspective and I enjoyed reading her book. Girls like to pretend they know everything about guys, but really, the truth is, we don't. But with this book, you'll definitely be clued in on basic topics involving guys. Do you need to know some good pick-up lines? They're in this book! Want to know who your ideal guy is? Find out in this book!

When I was recommended this book I thought it was going to exactly like the other books about dating that I've read. Boy was I wrong. This book was more informative, and wasn't written in a way that feels like you're being talked down to.

"The Girls Guide To Guys" features chapters ranging from flirting, to physical and mental abuse, and rape. This is a must read book for all teen girls who want to learn more about guys and dating, or for anyone looking for a fun and easy book to read during the summer.

This is a great book. If you liked this book, you will also love 7 SECRETS FOR GIRLS ~ SIMPLE SOLUTIONS TO SURVIVE BOYS & STAY SANE!

I bought this book for my boyfriend's 15-year old sister. I read it first to make sure that it was something that I wanted to give her and that her mother would also be okay with. It definitely was. The author obviously remembers what it was like to be in high school and confused about guys, dating, and sex. At the beginning of the book, the author states that she will not "talk down" to the reader. She definitley lives up to that promise. One of the messages that reappears throughout the book as an underlying theme is "listen to and follow your heart - be true to who you are". At times light and fun, the author also delves into heavier issues such as rape and abuse. The author adds in bits and pieces of her own experience, but emphasizes that what may have been right for her (e.g. waiting until she was 20 and with someone she loved and who loved her back and treated her with respect to have sex but not waiting until she was married) may not be the right choice for everyone. I felt comfortable giving this book to this 15-year old girl, who is binging raised in an open-minded but Christian environment, and who, if she is anything like me and every other girl I knew at her age, could use a few words of wisdom on the topics so adeptly covered by the author.

This is a great guide for girls with unaswered questions about guys,It talks about breaking up,hooking up,rape,depression,first dates,crushes. It has it all you could think of.I read it so many times, I t really helps you through it. All u girls out there should buy it.It wont let you down!

I really liked this book it's really funny. It takes place in December. I would explain, but that would give it away.

I dont know what to say it was great. I just finshed reading it so its still fresh in my mind. The one thing I can say is Naylor better make another!! If you raed the frist three books you must read this one. The whole book is great but what i reall want to read is one where the Benson's move back but the Mollys find a house in that same place that would be great. Like I said this is a must read!!

Having read the other three books in this series I was delighted to find this installment. Naylor's plot twists are unpredictable, yet belivable. Her hints about an upcomming relationship between Beth and Josh will draw mixed reactions from readers, but all will eagerly read on to find out what will develop. Funny, fun, fabulous reading!

The Girl's Revenge is one of many books about the Hatfords and the Malloys.I love the sieries and think that this author is a very good writer!

The Girls' Revenge is a really good book. I like the way Phyllis Reynolds Naylor can continue this series to the fourth book without having the excitement or comedy drag. I especially liked the fact that Peter keeps going over to the enemy camp, much to his brothers' anger and embarassment. I would recommend this book to any Phyllis Reynolds Naylor fan.

I was 13 starting a two year bit, some twenty years ago when i found this book. I honestly believe this man saved mine aswell as my sons.I read his books every chance i get, over and over again. my 15 year old son has read them all, and now understands why i am the way i am. I did time in alot of the same instatutions....times i sometimes would rather not remember. Share this book with anyone you can.

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My father spent many years in canadian prisons and I read his copy of the book. He endured alot of the same experiences as Roger. Ithink the book helped my father tell me what he found so painful to express. As the the bible says the fruit doesn't fall far from the tree. But I think Mr. Caron helped plant a new seed. A realistic look at prison life without having to go there myself.

This book has really opened my eyes to prison life in the early years. I had the opportunity to meet Rodger and he discussed his early years in prison. The sad part was he stated prison life became an easier life for those long time felons. He is once again behind bars, his words must be true. He has witten two other books, JO JO and Bingo, excellent reads.

This book is a must to read by all. The Author does a great job in telling it how it is. This book inspired me beyond belief, I had a hard time to put it down. Roger Caron won the Govoner General's Award for this book , his first now in a series of books he has published. Check out the others.... you won't be disappointed. I had the opportunity to meet with Roger Caron, an amazing , bright , intellegent man, to say the least. A must read book!!!! It really describes the Canadian jail system , beyond imagination.

This book is so easy to read. I'm not a reader and books aren't my passion but this masterpiece kept me going till the end. For those who don't like to read or who are forced, I suggest you start reading this work of art!

This Bible does a great job of covering the full range of Bible stories in a very simple format that is accessible to a small child. We started using this when my daughter was 15 months or so. We didn't always read the whole text of the story at that point. Now she's 2-1/2 and we read a whole section each morning. She can identify the characters and the stories associated with them. The stories are not overly simplified. In my estimation, the appropriate parts are retained.

The brightly colored pictures and the simple explanations provide young children with an excellent introduction to the Holy Bible. In a simple and straightforward way, Susan Elizabeth Beck has compiled a concise, comprehensive children's version of the Bible that concentrates on God's love for his people.

I believe that the editors have made a mistake in targeting this Bible for ages 2-4. This edition is suitable for children up to age 6 or 7. Our 6 year old granddaughter loves this little book and I am sure she will continue to use it through 1st Grade.

I highly recommend this beautiful little book.

This was the first children's Bible we bought for our daughter 4 years ago when she was an infant and we have yet to find one we love as much, although she has gone on to more complex versions since. But ignore the age range and don't sell your child short - we began reading to her at about 4 months of age. Babies love to be read to, and even if they don't get the whole story, the names of the characters become familiar and they get the idea of how books work. What better resource to use to start developing your child's language skills and love of learning than the Holy Bible?

We read the stories to her in their entirety and then summed it up in one sentence like, "Jacob had a dream." or "Sarah had a baby." By the time she was 18 months old, she could repeat those sentences back and give us small details like what the dream was about ("angels"). She could also identify every character by their picture by then. This is a great Bible for very young children and if you use it wisely, you can establish a hunger for God's Word early. Our daughter is now 4 1/2 and still loves Bible stories more than any others, which I believe started with this Bible when she was an infant.

This as an awesome beginner bible. The things that I like best are that it emphasises God's love for his world and for the reader and that it works well with babies who don't have much patience for a lot of words and continues to work well as they grow older. We started with just reading the God loves part (God loved Adam and Eve, God loved Noah and his family, God loved Abraham, etc.) Then as our kids got a bit older we would look at the pictures - they are full of detail that kids love to find (see the donkey? see the birds? etc) Then more recently we have been reading the full stories. You can't beat this Bible for little ones!

This book covers all the major Bible stories with a short and sweet style emphasizing the love of God. Female characters in stories (such as Samuel's mother or Rachael) are often highlighted, which provides some variety (when the stories are shortened, female characters are often omitted for the sake of brevity so occasional perspective shifts are necessary to keep characters from being almost entirely male). Really an excellent introduction to the Bible for young children.

This is a story that keeps you smiling as you read it. Well written and so Southern that you can hear the voices as they speak.
A tribute to the author Phil Whitley for his beautiful writing skills.
Thank you Mr. Whitley for the pleasure.
Anne Lebrecht

The Southern dialect read warm and true, and this was an endearing "vision":

>> He didn't have a church of his own, but he had a huge army surplus tent that he set up frequently, much to the dismay of his immediate family. They usually made up his entire congregation, unless he could come up with ideas to draw a crowd. <<

At that point I had an ah ha! Maybe, Amazon Shorts would draw a crowd for Whitley's voice! Having read into the first few paragraphs, I was cheering in his camp. Even though, as I've mentioned in other reviews, I'm not a churchgoer or a doctrine digester, I enjoy prime humor almost anytime, anywhere, from any clear, un-invested voice.

By un-invested I mean that the talent aims foremost to wide-market entertainment. In that case it's okay by me if the voice also happens to provide intrigue about free-spirited Godly stuff.

Anyone gets my willing grins when he makes good fun out his own understandably fizzled brain sparks:

>> His previous brainstorm hadn't worked out as well as he had planned. It wasn't that it was that bad of an idea. It was just that there wasn't enough people in the community willing to pay five dollars a plate for a "Soul Food" dinner of turnip greens and cornbread--and then having to listen to him preach for two hours. <<

This stepped up to zealous intrigue:

>> Brother Hollis was already planning his sermon for the fish fry, and wasn't about to pass up a chance to make it happen. "Just what do you mean by `Not `zackly legal, Brother Red?" <<

Phil most definitely had the Southern drawl in a tight package:

>> "I've heerd `bout that, Red," Small Tim said. "Pap called hit `callin' catfish, er sompin' lak that." <<

After a few times of these guys mentioning "pushin' catfish aside" to grab something from the cooler, I'z gettin' a mite suspisheeous:

>> Dubya reached behind the seat of his jeep and took out a six-pack of tall-boy Buds, pushed a few catfish aside and dropped it into the cooler. <<

Whitley was good with the descriptive quips which set the atmosphere (note the "squinted ... smoke":

>> "Long as y'all don't mind a'wadin'. How deep is it?" Dubya asked while he lit a Camel and squinted at Tim over the smoke. <<

The concluding scenes of the catfish free-for-all, as they connected to the baptismal banquet were so well wrought and so hilarious, I didn't just laugh uproariously; I wheezed and wheezed, and squeezed my lungs like I used to do regularly as a kid, when something struck me so funny I couldn't stop the giggling fits to breathe. That side-shaking, tear-spewing type of funny bone exercise is the best medicine on heaven or earth. Thank you, Whitley!!

Yep, I agree. A keeper. Just be sure to gut it right, and go for mo.

Giggles & Grace Abounding,

Linda Shelnutt

You will love this story about the good ole' boys who have nothing better on their minds but a good ole' Southern fish fry. The preacher and his entourage have engineered ways to make this possible, but in ways you would never expect. With "GAW-ud-ah", anything is possible!
Superb dialect and imagery. This story is a keeper!
Good job!

Take five Good Ol Boys, one of whom is a good Southern Preacher add in the need for large amounts of catfish, and some shall we say nontraditional methods of catching fish, fry it all up with slaw and Hushpuppies then you'll have one funny story to share with everyone you know. Phil Whitley deftly weaves the threads of Southern Religion with Good Ol Boy inventiveness to leave us all with a smile on our face that will be there for a long time. It will return every time we think about catfishin.

Phil Whitley is uniquely qualified to write Southern Humor. Phil Grew up in Georgia and his characters are drawn from the real people of his youth. His description of the "Preacherman" in Good Ol' Boys Catfishin' is masterful. You can close your eyes and hear the sermon in pure southern dialect.

If you enjoy Good Ol' Boys Catfishin' you will also like Phil's new book "Keechie".