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One
of the biggest challenges facing biographers who venture into telling
the stories of the past is getting input from the person themselves -
most of whom are no longer with us. Angels Camp resident Dennis Dooley has accomplished a
difficult task admirably.
Dennis
acquired a treasure in the many clippings, loose papers, scribbles
and jotted notes that make up his father, Dick's memoirs, which give
an honest portrait from days spent as young cowboy on the open range
to an fearless traveler carried by the wind to his next job and adventure. Dick Dooley's
biography is dotted with occasional commentary from a sons point of
view. Narratives and background details help make for a very
interesting and informative read.
Although
many would have the inclination to exaggerate or idolize the life of
a man so close to their heart, this biography is anything but.
Keeping a promise to his mother Dennis shares his fathers amazing
life story of a bygone era detailing his father's passion for the
outdoors and days of the old west, honoring him in a way only a son
could. Nicely organized, this journal style book by a unlikely yet
inspired author would be an original addition to your personal
library.
Reviewed by Gerad Slayton
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