{"product_id":"memoirs-of-a-fish-whisperer-paperback","title":"Memoirs of a Fish Whisperer - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDean Ertel\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe moment a fishing pole was put in five-year-old Dean Ertel's eager hands in a failed attempt to keep him out of trouble, he was hooked-and so were the fish. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeventy years and countless casts later, the fish are still biting in this quirky memoir of a life innately in-tune with the fishes. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Memoirs of a Fish Whisperer, Dean's stories of fishing, camping, hiking, and hunting drift comfortably alongside fishing tips and thoughts on life, nature, and family. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a homey, down-to-earth voice, Dean-a small-town New Jersey boy transplanted to Southwest Missouri-relays his adventures with humor, affection, and a deep appreciation for people, places-and fish!-that have shaped him and brought him joy along the way, one cast at a time. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlack-and-white images of Dean's personal photos and original artwork accompany many of the stories. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginally from Titusville, New Jersey, Dean bounced up, down, and around the Midwest before settling in Springfield, Missouri, in the mid-90s. Since retiring from his 40-year career with the Boy Scouts, he is enjoying grandparenthood while continuing to fish, paint, and spin tales both tall and true. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDean's colorful landscape and other paintings often can be seen at various galleries and other arts venues throughout the Springfield area.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 184\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.39 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 26, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51785862349088,"sku":"9781951772772","price":14.83,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/7d7f2d5a0e82f4f2cab9cb5c019ab752.webp?v=1780622337","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/memoirs-of-a-fish-whisperer-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}