Old Man and the Boy

[Bill Turner]

If you havn't read "The Old Man and the Boy" you should. Its good for the heart and the soul. A true classic.  

[sweeney3]

I'm pretty sure I said "Darn shame..."    

He had a pretty tumultous life.  Drank himself to death at relativly young age.  I think he was about 50.  Hardly old at all.  You won't see many pictures of him without either a cigarette, drink, or both.  Of course, years ago there wasn't the knowledge of health concerns that there is today.  But even then, those close to him knew he was overstepping it a bit.  It can be a little painful to read his biographical accounts.  He lead a pretty high stress life and coupled that with some pretty unhealthy habits.  It added up and took a toll on him well ahead of schedule.

[Don Stokes]

I think he was trying to be Papa.

[Lechwe]

Originally posted by Don Stokes:
He wrote some great African stuff, too. "Uhuru", for instance, about the Mau Mau uprising. Classic literature.

If you enjoyed "Uhuru" then you must Read "Something of Value". Another novel based on the Mau Mau but even better than "Uhuru".

[GingivitisKahn]

Ruark could really write.  Great stuff!