Magnets, Rainbows and Funny Fish ~ A Memoir Trilogy

MAGNETS RAINBOWS and FUNNY FISH is the story of a boy who, without traditional family guidance and support, found a way of looking at life, and accept it without question. ~ ~ When Jack was a boy he took events as they came, without remorse or troublesome behavior, never any blame for the depression or the absence of a father figure. His mother was a good person, made friends easily and, with his younger brother Jimmy, managed the times when the three of them lived together without trauma or disquieting friction. Each of them had their own friends and outside interests. ~ ~ Home, during those pre-teen years was not a place where Jack learned discipline or convincing religious ties. He was on his own. He had his library card, knew his way to the natural history museum, the zoo and the freight yards with steam locomotives. He never asked anyone if or when he could go someplace. No one minded. He was learning self sufficiency 'by the bushel!' ~ ~ The world grew in Jack's imagination with each passing year. There was so much to be fascinated with and learn something about. Meeting more people and making more friends, it was always clear to Jack who showed respect and honesty in their conversations. He learned a lot just by listening. Effortlessly, DISCIPLINE gradually became part of the fascination; and that which came from inside flourished. And it felt good.