Comments for A Good Day To Live http://agooddaytolive.com By Fred Garth Mon, 14 Jun 2010 18:40:41 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 Comment on Book Reviews by Greg Speer http://agooddaytolive.com/perdido-book-reviews/comment-page-1/#comment-206 Greg Speer Mon, 14 Jun 2010 18:40:41 +0000 http://agooddaytolive.com/?page_id=88#comment-206 Until about three years ago my wife and I lived a stone's throw from The Point. During those ten years we lived there I had the good fortune to become good friends with Fred and other folks native to those delightful environs. I would also often find myself wondering what it must have been like growing up in that paradise. Hearing stories from the locals provided me with bits and pieces of insight but "A Good Day To Live" painted a much broader picture for me which went a long way in filling in the blanks in my imagination. When I first received the book my temptation was to sit down and read it cover to cover. However, after reading the first chapter I realized this was too special to read in a hurry. Much like a box of fine chocolates it clearly needed to be savored one piece, or chapter, at a time. With each, I felt like I was taking a trip in a time machine back to observe life on the creek and found these journies fascinating (I also found myself constantly trying to figure out which of my friends from the area were the inspiration for the characters of Will, Danny, and Trout). The combination of Fred's superb storytelling along with the revelation of what life had been like in that special piece of geography provided me with an enormously satisfying reading experience. I await "Perdido II". Until about three years ago my wife and I lived a stone’s throw from The Point. During those ten years we lived there I had the good fortune to become good friends with Fred and other folks native to those delightful environs. I would also often find myself wondering what it must have been like growing up in that paradise. Hearing stories from the locals provided me with bits and pieces of insight but “A Good Day To Live” painted a much broader picture for me which went a long way in filling in the blanks in my imagination.

When I first received the book my temptation was to sit down and read it cover to cover. However, after reading the first chapter I realized this was too special to read in a hurry. Much like a box of fine chocolates it clearly needed to be savored one piece, or chapter, at a time. With each, I felt like I was taking a trip in a time machine back to observe life on the creek and found these journies fascinating (I also found myself constantly trying to figure out which of my friends from the area were the inspiration for the characters of Will, Danny, and Trout).

The combination of Fred’s superb storytelling along with the revelation of what life had been like in that special piece of geography provided me with an enormously satisfying reading experience. I await “Perdido II”.

]]> Comment on Book Reviews by Skip Krause http://agooddaytolive.com/perdido-book-reviews/comment-page-1/#comment-205 Skip Krause Sat, 24 Apr 2010 19:08:35 +0000 http://agooddaytolive.com/?page_id=88#comment-205 Wow!!! This book had me smiling from cover to the last chapter...and then; DOUBLE WOW!!! The first chapter of the next book is unbelievable...can't wait to get the next book and devour it too...totally unexpected events...for those of you who don't know Perdido Bay...DON'T WORRY...this book is a blend of the best of Tom & Huck but cast in an era which any Baby Boomer can relate to...I had flashbacks of my own life growing up around the Chesapeake Bay and doing some of the same crazy activities with my best buddies...this book has a LIFE LESSON in EVERY CHAPTER...the wisdom of Danny's father is worth reading in every Sunday School...and every family for that matter...GREAT WORK...As soon as I can I'll pre-order the next book!!! Wow!!! This book had me smiling from cover to the last chapter…and then; DOUBLE WOW!!! The first chapter of the next book is unbelievable…can’t wait to get the next book and devour it too…totally unexpected events…for those of you who don’t know Perdido Bay…DON’T WORRY…this book is a blend of the best of Tom & Huck but cast in an era which any Baby Boomer can relate to…I had flashbacks of my own life growing up around the Chesapeake Bay and doing some of the same crazy activities with my best buddies…this book has a LIFE LESSON in EVERY CHAPTER…the wisdom of Danny’s father is worth reading in every Sunday School…and every family for that matter…GREAT WORK…As soon as I can I’ll pre-order the next book!!!

]]> Comment on Book Reviews by Kelsey Goodman http://agooddaytolive.com/perdido-book-reviews/comment-page-1/#comment-204 Kelsey Goodman Wed, 21 Apr 2010 21:39:18 +0000 http://agooddaytolive.com/?page_id=88#comment-204 Fred's a gifted storyteller. With lots of help from the Good Lord and Mr. Walt these three lads did actually survive the summer. In many ways I'm sure they would admit to being considerably wiser in that September than they were back in May. It wouldn't be hard to fall in love with Perdido. Great book! Fred’s a gifted storyteller. With lots of help from the Good Lord and Mr. Walt these three lads did actually survive the summer. In many ways I’m sure they would admit to being considerably wiser in that September than they were back in May.

It wouldn’t be hard to fall in love with Perdido.

Great book!

]]> Comment on Book Reviews by Gage http://agooddaytolive.com/perdido-book-reviews/comment-page-1/#comment-203 Gage Tue, 06 Apr 2010 00:32:10 +0000 http://agooddaytolive.com/?page_id=88#comment-203 Amazing. this is the best book I've ever read, and I have read a lot of books. Im only 12 and I read from cover to cover, and I'm ready for Perdiodo II . Hurry up, and get it out!! Amazing. this is the best book I’ve ever read, and I have read a lot of books. Im only 12 and I read from cover to cover, and I’m ready for Perdiodo II . Hurry up, and get it out!!

]]> Comment on Why you should buy my book by Colleen Kerrigan http://agooddaytolive.com/2010/02/why-you-should-buy-my-book/comment-page-1/#comment-199 Colleen Kerrigan Mon, 22 Mar 2010 19:10:02 +0000 http://agooddaytolive.com/?p=142#comment-199 Fred - As soon as I heard your book was out I ordered one and have loved it. I finished it yesterday and am eagerly awaiting the next one. I loved every minute of it. It brought back so many memories of a much simpler, happy time. Places like Perdido are rapidly disappearing and it is good to know that you are doing your part to bring it all to life. You definitely captured what all of those summers were about and what it was like to be kids in a place with no tv's, cell phones (or regular phones for that matter), video games or any of the other craziness that teenagers these days have at their disposal. I can't wait to read what you come up with next. Thanks Fred – As soon as I heard your book was out I ordered one and have loved it. I finished it yesterday and am eagerly awaiting the next one. I loved every minute of it. It brought back so many memories of a much simpler, happy time. Places like Perdido are rapidly disappearing and it is good to know that you are doing your part to bring it all to life. You definitely captured what all of those summers were about and what it was like to be kids in a place with no tv’s, cell phones (or regular phones for that matter), video games or any of the other craziness that teenagers these days have at their disposal. I can’t wait to read what you come up with next. Thanks

]]> Comment on Why you should buy my book by nancy conner http://agooddaytolive.com/2010/02/why-you-should-buy-my-book/comment-page-1/#comment-167 nancy conner Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:17:56 +0000 http://agooddaytolive.com/?p=142#comment-167 A good friend of mine recently recommended this book to me, and as she has never steered me wrong in the past I placed an order. So Fred, you owe Colleen a beer and a thank you. Can't wait to read your story. Nancy Travis Conner A good friend of mine recently recommended this book to me, and as she has never steered me wrong in the past I placed an order.

So Fred, you owe Colleen a beer and a thank you. Can’t wait to read your story.

Nancy Travis Conner

]]> Comment on Book Reviews by Robbie Fischrupp http://agooddaytolive.com/perdido-book-reviews/comment-page-1/#comment-163 Robbie Fischrupp Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:57:49 +0000 http://agooddaytolive.com/?page_id=88#comment-163 Fred Garth is a master of good old fashion storytelling. This book was a real page-turner for me. His 3 spirited and imaginative 12year old boys keep you wondering how they survived their summers together in an unspoiled natural setting that provided a perfect getaway for all ages. It makes you want to turn back the clock, become a child again and join the fun at Perdido. This book is filled with a lot of chuckles, colorful characters and suspenseful predicaments. For me it was a "feel good" book that provided an escape from the gloom & doom, sex & violence stuff that surrounds us daily. I didn't want it to end and was delighted to discover a sequel will soon be available. Fred Garth is a master of good old fashion storytelling. This book was a real page-turner for me. His 3 spirited and imaginative 12year old boys keep you wondering how they survived their summers together in an unspoiled natural setting that provided a perfect getaway for all ages. It makes you want to turn back the clock, become a child again and join the fun at Perdido.

This book is filled with a lot of chuckles, colorful characters and suspenseful predicaments. For me it was a “feel good” book that provided an escape from the gloom & doom, sex & violence stuff that surrounds us daily. I didn’t want it to end and was delighted to discover a sequel will soon be available.

]]> Comment on Book Reviews by Dave Ettinger http://agooddaytolive.com/perdido-book-reviews/comment-page-1/#comment-31 Dave Ettinger Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:36:28 +0000 http://agooddaytolive.com/?page_id=88#comment-31 I read the manuscript two years ago and throughly enjoyed my virtual trip to Lost Key. This coming of age story presents rich characters and high adventure while maintaining an innocence that is refreshing in modern fiction. Garth connects us to a magical place and time and allows us to tag along with the boys for one more magical summer! This is a trip that will resonate with every reader. Evoking fond memories for some and opening the promise of wholesome adventure for our children. See you in Perdido! I read the manuscript two years ago and throughly enjoyed my virtual trip to Lost Key. This coming of age story presents rich characters and high adventure while maintaining an innocence that is refreshing in modern fiction. Garth connects us to a magical place and time and allows us to tag along with the boys for one more magical summer! This is a trip that will resonate with every reader. Evoking fond memories for some and opening the promise of wholesome adventure for our children. See you in Perdido!

]]> Comment on Book Reviews by Jack DeGasparre http://agooddaytolive.com/perdido-book-reviews/comment-page-1/#comment-23 Jack DeGasparre Wed, 24 Feb 2010 03:21:51 +0000 http://agooddaytolive.com/?page_id=88#comment-23 If you long for times when things were simpler and you think of Mayberry with envy than A Good Day To Live is your read. No baggy pants, backward hats, gangs, video games or other foolishness, just good kids having adventures. If you were brought up, lived here for sometime or are a long time visitor to Perdido you know these places and kids. If you have ever lit off fireworks from the beach or dock on Soldiers Creek on the 4th of July or if you have seen the house that reminds you of the movie Psycho on Perdido Key, even if you have never been here it will make you want to experience this wonderously serene laid back Lost Bay. If you long for times when things were simpler and you think of Mayberry with envy than A Good Day To Live is your read. No baggy pants, backward hats, gangs, video games or other foolishness, just good kids having adventures. If you were brought up, lived here for sometime or are a long time visitor to Perdido you know these places and kids. If you have ever lit off fireworks from the beach or dock on Soldiers Creek on the 4th of July or if you have seen the house that reminds you of the movie Psycho on Perdido Key, even if you have never been here it will make you want to experience this wonderously serene laid back Lost Bay.

]]> Comment on Book Reviews by Bobby Smith http://agooddaytolive.com/perdido-book-reviews/comment-page-1/#comment-22 Bobby Smith Wed, 24 Feb 2010 01:33:36 +0000 http://agooddaytolive.com/?page_id=88#comment-22 I loved this book! Brought me back to my summers as a kid. Great story line, would highly recommend. I loved this book! Brought me back to my summers as a kid. Great story line, would highly recommend.

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