{"product_id":"as-i-recall-a-lifetime-of-family-and-friends-paperback","title":"As I Recall: A Lifetime of Family and Friends - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRay Dillard\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAs I Recall\u003c\/i\u003e is a collection of humorous and heartfelt short stories and poetry sharing moments from a life full of laughter and love. Author Ray Dillard has long wanted to record these memories of his life for family and friends; however, early in the process, he discovered more than the need to create a personal legacy for his family. He found a new voice that told colorful and descriptive stories and provided an inspiring message. He attributes his understanding of the human spirit and its need for nourishment to his experiences as a son, brother, husband, father, and teacher.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The collection is divided into two parts: part one, consisting of short stories drawn from Dillard's life; and part two, presenting his poetry. In both, he captures the essence of the important and interesting experiences of his life thus far. His imagery and tone are clear in the following excerpt from a longer poem about his father: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e When We Were Young\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e He left for work each morning, \u003cbr\u003e Wearing steel-toed boots and a tin hat.\u003cbr\u003e He took long strides that were three times\u003cbr\u003e The length of mine.\u003cbr\u003e In one hand he carried a lunch pail and a thermos.\u003cbr\u003e The other hand was empty, \u003cbr\u003e Like his wallet. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Bye-Bye Daddy ...\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 108\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.26 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 25, 2010\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47573852848381,"sku":"9781450249140","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/3414\/0157\/files\/TE9Rc2NZT2NpOEtLWFBLY3BsSVpBQT09.webp?v=1779706547","url":"https:\/\/booktolia.com\/products\/as-i-recall-a-lifetime-of-family-and-friends-paperback","provider":"booktolia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}