A LIFE WELL FISHED~A Memoir Laced w/Fishing Fun, Minnow to Musky/Muskie~60 pics!

Description: A Life Well Fished:"Reel" Adventures and the Stuff That Happened in Between A Life Well Fished isn’t just about fishing … … Sure, it contains plenty of fishing tales, but it also chronicles a successful life journey—generously laced with wit and humor. Ed Piotrowski is one of those rare writers who, in a natural voice and with pitch perfect timing, will have you laughing out loud—whether it’s waking from the anesthesia after a routine medical procedure to question the price of a can of tuna, his proclivity for hooking himself instead of the trophy muskellunge he’s after, or nervously stumbling his way through a dream date on which everything seems to go wrong. This book is thoughtful, too. It’s about appreciating family and savoring life’s experiences. It’s about falling in love with his wife and staying in love with her. It’s about seeking life’s simple pleasures—having a cold drink on a porch while reminiscing with his father about days past. It’s about working hard and recognizing the real pleasures of work—not products and profits but close associations made with people. It’s about friendships. It’s about being a good man. And it’s about the boy who still lives inside that man. Amusing, refreshing, and satisfying, this memoir, centered in a lighthearted frame, paints a vivid picture of a life most of us can appreciate, where we can see our own reflection and contemplate our own life’s meaning. It’s a portrait sure to catch one’s imagination. About the Author… Born and raised in Chicago and a lifelong resident of its metro area, Ed Piotrowski is a prolific writer who rarely seeks publication for fear of becoming rich and famous. With a publishing history thin as 2-pound monofilament line, he likes to fish and write and has been heard to mumble, “I like to fish and write.” Average rating by 37 Amazon readers -- 4.7 / 5 stars!Reviewers wrote: "What really makes this book an enjoyable read is the spirit in which it is written – you will find yourself smiling and laughing out loud at the many predicaments, mishaps, and humorous observations told with a self-deprecating edgy wit. The author humorously chronicles a life journey experienced from the perspective of a fisherman: from a child’s wonder of discovery while pan fishing the local pond; to a teenager’s first experiences with the sights, smells and sounds of the Canadian wilderness; to a man’s savoring of decades of stories and camaraderie gained by sharing his adventures on the water with his closest friends and family. Between fishing pursuits, we are treated to vivid descriptions of growing up as a Chicago baby boomer and tales of school, work and play as a middle class husband/father who, all the while, is continually plotting his next trip to the lake. A fun read all around.""As a Chicago native who loves to fish this book was literally right up my old neighborhood alley. If you have a similar background every page will resonate with you. If you simply developed a love for fishing this book describes a familiar journey of childhood memories, to time on the water, to friendships and families, to fish stories big and small, and the anticipation and experience of visiting beautiful places doing what we enjoy. These are favorite topics for any fisherman and the easy, personal writing style makes this a fast, great read. Perhaps my greatest compliment is that 400 pages plus is a pretty big book but at the end I actually wished I could hear about one more trip or fish. I enjoyed it that much.""This book belongs on a fisherman’s bookshelf or Kindle along with books like Time on the Water and On the Water: A Fishing Memoir. Time on the Water covers an intense 200 day stretch of muskie fishing, whereas these fishing tales are woven into a memoir covering 60 years of growing up and living in the Midwest. The same passion and humor reflected in the fishing stories is evident in the author’s recounts of his education, loves and family experiences, while keeping a job as corporate life depersonalizes itself. Through it all, the three F’s of family, friends, and fishing triumph." "To an average reader this may seem like a walk down memory lane, albeit a very entertaining one, built around the author's fishing adventures. If you claim fishing as a hobby (even if you are only a "once a year" fisherman) this book will feel like you are sitting down and reminiscing with an old friend. The author (was going to say "reels" you in but there are enough fishing puns in the book) pulls you into his stories and you cannot help but feel you are there and he is speaking directly to you, while you picture exactly what he describes as if you've lived it. After reading this book I feel like I've known him and his main characters all my life."This is a brand new, author-signed copy, containing 60+ photos. Also makes a great gift and is a wonderful wintertime read. I ship within 2 business days of receiving payment. Buy with confidence--check my perfect feedback. Thanks for looking!

Price: 13.99 USD

Location: Huntley, Illinois

End Time: 2025-01-27T01:27:56.000Z

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