"With this book as your companion, it's like having a ranger as your guide on every trail. With over 40 years of combined experience as park rangers in Yellowstone, Roger Anderson and Carol Shively invite you out of your car, onto the trails, and into the heart of the park." -- Amazon.com
Set in the summer of 1960 in the Upper Midwest, the story follows Roy, a boy grappling with the complexities of honesty and morality. As he navigates his relationships and the challenges of adolescence, Roy's experiences reveal the nuances of truth and deception. The narrative explores themes of integrity, the pressures of growing up, and the impact of choices on one's character, providing a poignant reflection on youth and the journey toward self-discovery.
Elder Roger Bernard Anderson Sr. is an associate minister at Faith Apostolic Church in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, with a strong educational background that includes multiple degrees in technology, business management, and theology. His journey of faith and education culminated in a ThD degree, where he graduated as valedictorian. Passionate about pastoral counseling, he is dedicated to ministering to those in need, particularly focusing on the younger generation aged 5-18, reflecting his commitment to nurturing and guiding the youth in his community.
The story unfolds as Lissa Seawright, an eleven-year-old girl, discovers a California sea lion suffering from seizures on a beach. Spending her summer in Pacific City with her mother, she joins other onlookers, including a local reporter, as they await rescuers led by Jack Kodolsky. The narrative captures the urgency of the rescue efforts and introduces the determined veterinarian, Lyra Calhoun, who is ready to examine the ailing animal at the Pinniped Rescue Center. The emotional and dramatic rescue highlights the bond between humans and wildlife.
Das Café Lehmitz, ein legendärer Treffpunkt am Ende der Reeperbahn in Hamburg, wird seit 1978 von dem schwedischen Fotografen Anders Petersen durch seine eindrucksvollen, zärtlich-rauen Fotografien verewigt. Das Buch, das nun in einer deutschen Neuauflage erscheint, wird von Tom Waits mit einem poetischen Vorwort gewürdigt, da er das ikonische Titelbild "Lilly und Rose" für sein Album "Rain Dogs" wählte. Diese Verbindung verleiht dem Werk eine besondere kulturelle Dimension und macht es zu einem einzigartigen Dokument der Milieu-Kneipenkultur.
