Steve was like any red, blooded American boy growing up on the coast of Maine
during the 1960’s. He was popular in school and a talented trumpet player. He and three of his friends formed a very popular band named The Chessmen. But his first love was the harbor where his family’s business was located. In line to take over the family business, a sudden shift in economy forced Steve’s father to sell
the business leaving Steve wondering what he was going to do with his life. Embittered
by his father’s decision, he moved out. After a failed business attempt
on his own, he left his business, his band and his girlfriend and took his trumpet to Memphis
looking for success. Surviving was an understatement in the new city, but with perseverance and stubborn pride he started rising in the tough music industry. He vowed he’d never return until successful, but the death of his father brought
old feelings back to the surface and he returned to make amends. Meanwhile, his
old band teacher from high school was stricken with cancer. He had written a
song, Horn of Plenty, for his wife and gave Steve permission to record it. It
fast became a hit. Steve got the success he wanted, he reconciled with his father,
he married his high school sweetheart, and moved back home.
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If you like a warm story with a happy ending, this book is for you.
It takes place on the Maine
coast and in Memphis, Tennessee. A young boy enters manhood experiencing life’s ups and downs through his family,
friends and the music industry. Sometimes the learning is fun and sometimes not. We all know this person and maybe we recognize him as ourselves. This is an easy read and would appeal to young adults and adults.
It’s not a handbook of life, although it does follow ideals and values that are sometimes forgotten today. There are some happy times, sad times and surprises all through the book. It was a joy to write, remembering all the things about home and the people I love.
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