Tales from Toadsuck

Tales from Toadsuck

Author: John Black

Publisher: iUniverse

Published: 2011-11-23

Total Pages: 284

ISBN-13: 1462063594

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Toadsuck isnt a town. Its not even a village. Its a place located on the bank of the Arkansas River. But, as a child, author John J. Dub Black grew up in the area. In this memoir, he narrates a patchwork of stories that re? ect the adventures of his youth near Toadsuck. Tales from Toadsuck follows four years of Blacks life beginning at age ten, when he fought the two asylum attendants as they dragged his screaming mother from their house, locked her in a van, and left. His alcoholic dad watched quietly and then drove away in his car never to return. His memoir describes the boys thirty-mile bike ride through farm country to the home of his aunt and uncle who let him live there and work on the farm. He shares tales of being attacked by a 400-pound wild pig, nearly drowning in a raging river, and playing Halloween pranks with his friends. A story of both survival and love, Tales from Toadsuck tells of a boy coming of age while tackling both the good and the bad that life throws at him.


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Download or read book Tales from Toadsuck written by John Black and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2011-11-23 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Toadsuck isnt a town. Its not even a village. Its a place located on the bank of the Arkansas River. But, as a child, author John J. Dub Black grew up in the area. In this memoir, he narrates a patchwork of stories that re? ect the adventures of his youth near Toadsuck. Tales from Toadsuck follows four years of Blacks life beginning at age ten, when he fought the two asylum attendants as they dragged his screaming mother from their house, locked her in a van, and left. His alcoholic dad watched quietly and then drove away in his car never to return. His memoir describes the boys thirty-mile bike ride through farm country to the home of his aunt and uncle who let him live there and work on the farm. He shares tales of being attacked by a 400-pound wild pig, nearly drowning in a raging river, and playing Halloween pranks with his friends. A story of both survival and love, Tales from Toadsuck tells of a boy coming of age while tackling both the good and the bad that life throws at him.


Tales From Toadsuck Texas

Tales From Toadsuck Texas

Author: Bill Cannon

Publisher: Taylor Trade Publishing

Published: 2000-12-07

Total Pages: 188

ISBN-13: 1461712998

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Humor and trivia author Bill Cannon discovered there really was a Toadsuck, Texas, and he has collected a series of delightfully funny stories about folks he imagined might have lived in a town with such a comical name.


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Download or read book Tales From Toadsuck Texas written by Bill Cannon and published by Taylor Trade Publishing. This book was released on 2000-12-07 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Humor and trivia author Bill Cannon discovered there really was a Toadsuck, Texas, and he has collected a series of delightfully funny stories about folks he imagined might have lived in a town with such a comical name.


Toadsuck Tales

Toadsuck Tales

Author: Peter E. Gordy

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2015-12-01

Total Pages: 142

ISBN-13: 9781519639219

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Toadsuck Tales is a collection of stories about what really happened growing up in the South in the 1950's. A young doctor, his beautiful, outlandish wife and their four children shock the little backwater town where they run wild and free. Marijo, leading with a Pall Mall in one hand and an Old Crow and Coke in the other, herds the four youngsters from one adventure to another. Leaving Luke, the oldest, to exclaim, "Jake LaMotta!" You will too.


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Download or read book Toadsuck Tales written by Peter E. Gordy and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-12-01 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Toadsuck Tales is a collection of stories about what really happened growing up in the South in the 1950's. A young doctor, his beautiful, outlandish wife and their four children shock the little backwater town where they run wild and free. Marijo, leading with a Pall Mall in one hand and an Old Crow and Coke in the other, herds the four youngsters from one adventure to another. Leaving Luke, the oldest, to exclaim, "Jake LaMotta!" You will too.


The Tale of Toad Suck Thicket

The Tale of Toad Suck Thicket

Author: John C. Gunderson

Publisher: Wordclay

Published: 2008-06

Total Pages: 99

ISBN-13: 0615215513

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The Tale of Toad Suck Thicket was told by Qeseth in Nymphanese; translated by tree, subsequently by me.Tree is a musical language and the Oak dialect, full of creaks, is an adagio melodic voice. Unlike the Birch and Aspen dialects which, some of you may know, is more of a scat.


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Download or read book The Tale of Toad Suck Thicket written by John C. Gunderson and published by Wordclay. This book was released on 2008-06 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Tale of Toad Suck Thicket was told by Qeseth in Nymphanese; translated by tree, subsequently by me.Tree is a musical language and the Oak dialect, full of creaks, is an adagio melodic voice. Unlike the Birch and Aspen dialects which, some of you may know, is more of a scat.


Singin' a Lonesome Song

Singin' a Lonesome Song

Author: Gary Brown

Publisher: Taylor Trade Publishing

Published: 2001-01-25

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 1461625629

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Texas convicts and inmates have made the Texas prison system the most colorful in the world over the past 150 years. T


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Download or read book Singin' a Lonesome Song written by Gary Brown and published by Taylor Trade Publishing. This book was released on 2001-01-25 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Texas convicts and inmates have made the Texas prison system the most colorful in the world over the past 150 years. T


Lawmen of the Old West

Lawmen of the Old West

Author: Del Cain

Publisher: Taylor Trade Publications

Published: 2001-01-16

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 1556228341

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The lawmen in this book were serious offenders against the laws they had at one time sworn to uphold. Their skills were honed in range wars and family feuds and polished along the cattle trails, in the saloons and banks, and on the trains of the West. More than one kicked out their lives at the end of ropes strung up by citizens who were outraged by their abuse of the trust that went along with the badge they wore. These are their stories.


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Download or read book Lawmen of the Old West written by Del Cain and published by Taylor Trade Publications. This book was released on 2001-01-16 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The lawmen in this book were serious offenders against the laws they had at one time sworn to uphold. Their skills were honed in range wars and family feuds and polished along the cattle trails, in the saloons and banks, and on the trains of the West. More than one kicked out their lives at the end of ropes strung up by citizens who were outraged by their abuse of the trust that went along with the badge they wore. These are their stories.


Real-life Stories of Supernatural Experiences

Real-life Stories of Supernatural Experiences

Author: Michael Norman

Publisher: Atriad Press LLC

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 276

ISBN-13: 9780974039404

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Collected writings dealing with supernatural encounters or experiences.


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Download or read book Real-life Stories of Supernatural Experiences written by Michael Norman and published by Atriad Press LLC. This book was released on 2003 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collected writings dealing with supernatural encounters or experiences.


Texas

Texas

Author: Bill Cannon

Publisher: Taylor Trade Publications

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 230

ISBN-13: 9781556229497

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There is a myriad of little known, often forgotten, and sometimes unbelievable events, places and people that make up the warp and woof of the Texas mystique. This book consists of intriguing facts taken from age-old legends about the people who developed and settled the state. A section called Truth is Stranger than Fiction will defy imagination. The Texas history buff is sure to enjoy Forgotten Footnotes to Texas History. Have You Ever Wondered? will supply answers to questions about certain Texas legends and folklore. Texas: Land of Legend and Lore presents the Texas of fact and fantasy that so captivates the imaginations of Texans and non-Texans alike.


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Download or read book Texas written by Bill Cannon and published by Taylor Trade Publications. This book was released on 2004 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is a myriad of little known, often forgotten, and sometimes unbelievable events, places and people that make up the warp and woof of the Texas mystique. This book consists of intriguing facts taken from age-old legends about the people who developed and settled the state. A section called Truth is Stranger than Fiction will defy imagination. The Texas history buff is sure to enjoy Forgotten Footnotes to Texas History. Have You Ever Wondered? will supply answers to questions about certain Texas legends and folklore. Texas: Land of Legend and Lore presents the Texas of fact and fantasy that so captivates the imaginations of Texans and non-Texans alike.


The Mud Racing Contest at a Town Called Toad Suck

The Mud Racing Contest at a Town Called Toad Suck

Author: Barbara Winningham

Publisher: America Star Books

Published: 2015-10-22

Total Pages: 38

ISBN-13: 1682900495

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This picture book tells a story of an ornery toad that lives under rocks, dense foliage and tree stumps. The story unfolds with Toadlow being awaken from a deep slumber by one of his friends, Sneezy. His friends want him to enter into a race they are sure he can win. The race is held in a small rural town called Toad Suck. At first, he is uncertain if he even wants to try until he hears about the prize to be given to the winner. In her fourth book, the author, Barbara Winningham provides children another example of overcoming life challenges using insects and animals as the main characters. As they read and look at the colorful illustrations it becomes apparent that a solution can be found for nearly any problem. Most importantly, Toadlow gains more confidence to win directly from the encouragement and support he receives from his friends. Children will be encouraged that even though he starts out slow; in the end, Toadlow’s name is announced as the winner. Oh what a prize. Listen in as children relate what would be just as good a prize to them as a big bowl of worms was to Toadlow. Viewed as a series this story continues in that same vein as her first three published books. In The Turtle Pit, My Kitty Dog and Chatter’s Nut House we see many avenues of information, guidance and inspiration revealed to the young reader’s mind. Most importantly, Toadlow gains more confidence to win directly from the encouragement and support he receives from his friends.


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Download or read book The Mud Racing Contest at a Town Called Toad Suck written by Barbara Winningham and published by America Star Books. This book was released on 2015-10-22 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This picture book tells a story of an ornery toad that lives under rocks, dense foliage and tree stumps. The story unfolds with Toadlow being awaken from a deep slumber by one of his friends, Sneezy. His friends want him to enter into a race they are sure he can win. The race is held in a small rural town called Toad Suck. At first, he is uncertain if he even wants to try until he hears about the prize to be given to the winner. In her fourth book, the author, Barbara Winningham provides children another example of overcoming life challenges using insects and animals as the main characters. As they read and look at the colorful illustrations it becomes apparent that a solution can be found for nearly any problem. Most importantly, Toadlow gains more confidence to win directly from the encouragement and support he receives from his friends. Children will be encouraged that even though he starts out slow; in the end, Toadlow’s name is announced as the winner. Oh what a prize. Listen in as children relate what would be just as good a prize to them as a big bowl of worms was to Toadlow. Viewed as a series this story continues in that same vein as her first three published books. In The Turtle Pit, My Kitty Dog and Chatter’s Nut House we see many avenues of information, guidance and inspiration revealed to the young reader’s mind. Most importantly, Toadlow gains more confidence to win directly from the encouragement and support he receives from his friends.


From My Mother's Hands

From My Mother's Hands

Author: Susie Kelly Flatau

Publisher: Taylor Trade Publishing

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13:

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"From My Mother's Hands" celebrates the positive roles mothers can play in the lives of daughters. In a collection of poignant memoirs crafted from interviews with thirty-three notable Texas women, Susie Kelly Flatau weaves a tapestry of intimate memories, family photographs and recipes, and profiles of each daughter. The daughters' observations and discoveries about their mothers are filled with a wide range of emotions. Lessons of integrity, love, and hope chronicle the powerful bonds that can exist between a daughter and her mother.\r\n\r\n "Every day is Mother's Day in this wonderful collection of daughters' memories of their mothers their guidance, their endurance, even their recipes. And what remarkable daughters speak here! This is a tribute to two generations".\r\n\r\n Nancy Baker Jones, Ph.D., independent scholar specializing in Texas women's history. Co-author (with Ruthe Winegarten) of the recently released book "Capitol Women" and the video Getting Where We've Got to Be, histories of Texas's female legislators\r\n\r\n "So many books are about what went wrong. This is a book about what went right. There is immense wisdom in these lives, wisdom that mentors us, inspires us, gives us hope for our own future and our children's future. The section on [Creating Your Own Mother's Journal] is both an occasion for reflection and a reminder of what is yet possible".\r\n Chuck Meyer, author of "Twelve Smooth Stones: A Father Writes to His Daughter About Money, Sex, Spirituality and Other Things That Really Matter"\r\n\r\n Susie Kelly Flatau is an author whose fascination with people and places lives within the spirit of herwriting. In "Counter Culture Texas" (in collaboration with photographer Mark Dean) Ms. Flatau's vignettes taken from on-the-spot interviews capture the histories of old-time diners, dance halls, drugstores, and more.\r\n For over twenty-five years this award-winning educator has taught writing and literature to students of all ages in both public schools and the private sector. Susie lives in Austin, Texas, with her husband, Jack, and daughter, Jenni.\r\n


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Download or read book From My Mother's Hands written by Susie Kelly Flatau and published by Taylor Trade Publishing. This book was released on 2000 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "From My Mother's Hands" celebrates the positive roles mothers can play in the lives of daughters. In a collection of poignant memoirs crafted from interviews with thirty-three notable Texas women, Susie Kelly Flatau weaves a tapestry of intimate memories, family photographs and recipes, and profiles of each daughter. The daughters' observations and discoveries about their mothers are filled with a wide range of emotions. Lessons of integrity, love, and hope chronicle the powerful bonds that can exist between a daughter and her mother.\r\n\r\n "Every day is Mother's Day in this wonderful collection of daughters' memories of their mothers their guidance, their endurance, even their recipes. And what remarkable daughters speak here! This is a tribute to two generations".\r\n\r\n Nancy Baker Jones, Ph.D., independent scholar specializing in Texas women's history. Co-author (with Ruthe Winegarten) of the recently released book "Capitol Women" and the video Getting Where We've Got to Be, histories of Texas's female legislators\r\n\r\n "So many books are about what went wrong. This is a book about what went right. There is immense wisdom in these lives, wisdom that mentors us, inspires us, gives us hope for our own future and our children's future. The section on [Creating Your Own Mother's Journal] is both an occasion for reflection and a reminder of what is yet possible".\r\n Chuck Meyer, author of "Twelve Smooth Stones: A Father Writes to His Daughter About Money, Sex, Spirituality and Other Things That Really Matter"\r\n\r\n Susie Kelly Flatau is an author whose fascination with people and places lives within the spirit of herwriting. In "Counter Culture Texas" (in collaboration with photographer Mark Dean) Ms. Flatau's vignettes taken from on-the-spot interviews capture the histories of old-time diners, dance halls, drugstores, and more.\r\n For over twenty-five years this award-winning educator has taught writing and literature to students of all ages in both public schools and the private sector. Susie lives in Austin, Texas, with her husband, Jack, and daughter, Jenni.\r\n