Since the release of my most recent book, Disrupted Ambitions, I've been asked several times; isn't your new book just a story about those wild and crazy high school days at Fort Vancouver High School back in 1962 through 1965? And my answer is a resounding--NO--its much more than that! Not only does it tell of the life and death struggles of a 16 year old athlete determined to accomplish his high school dream of competing in the State Championship Wrestling Tournament, but it also features a couple of Washington State coaching legends, Coach Chuck Furno and Coach John Eagle.

Yes, the story includes a girl! In my case it was a secret crush I had on a beautiful dark haired girl named, Paula Parkey. Unfortunately I was very shy at the time, and never did build up enough courage to let her know of my interest. Along with that, there was just that normal high school stuff; my friends and I cruising down main street from one end of town to the other with the cars horn blasting, goofing around in class with my fellow students while our teachers looked the other way, and of course laughing and joking at the silly things we all do while growing up. It was great fun!

But even more importantly, this book is intended to bring awarenwss of the symptoms and potential seriousness of a desease that affects over 5,000,000 Americans--ulcers. And that's not even counting the millions of people that don't even know they have them.

Inspirational and filled with emotion, this book sends a clear and distinct message to all; "Never give up your dream!"

Thanks for clicking in,

Uncle Kent