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    Bendio Joules: If Not For You
    Bendio Joules: If Not For You
    Bendio Joules: If Not For You
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    Bendio Joules: If Not For You

    By Michael Allender

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    Bendigo Joules, raised on a small farm in east Texas in the 40's and 50's, scratched out a life filled with the joys, surprises, trials and love that only an adventurous and giving spirit could produce. His life ended tragically in his sister's company at the age of eighteen, and Abbie Joules is determined that his memory not vanish forever. Fortunately 'words work' is her specialty, and she has sculpted an image of a bygone era in which her brother stars in riveting tales filled with humor, adventure, and the full warmth and foibles that humanity has to offer. You will not soon forget the life of Bendigo or his loving sister, Abbie, nor the many characters she paints with both sensitivity and vivid colors: Price and Pleasure Walker, Booptriska Kazmierski, Ziggy Pugh, Cat-Fish and Fish-Cat, and many others. It is a book for readers of any age who want their day to feel warm, bright and friendly.

    "I figured I was a goner," Corrinth said. "That car was going over the edge of the dump, right down into that filth and--BLEWY! I was going to cook, right along with the rats. Can you imagine? On my first date with Ben?" (from The Rat Stomp)

    Dirk Palowski snatched up Ziggy and chucked him under his arm like a wiener pig, then ran around the track like a tramp hauling a stolen ham, with all the boys in hot pursuit. For the first time in his life, Ziggy was in demand. (from Five Seconds For A Winner)

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMichael Allender
    Release dateNov 26, 2013
    ISBN9781310639982
    Bendio Joules: If Not For You
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    Michael Allender

    I was born in Dalhart, Texas, received degrees at Texas A&M in Wildlife Science and Psychology, and did post graduate work at Utah State in ethology. I worked as a professional photographer and wildlife artist, and authored "The Guadalupe Mountains Of Texas", published by the University of Texas Press, a coffee table book of a west Texas national park. I then worked for 25 years as a wood craftsman and entrepreneur. I currently live in Redmond, Oregon, and avail myself of every opportunity to paddle the wild rivers of the Pacific Northwest, from California to northern Canada and Alaska.

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      Bendio Joules - Michael Allender

      BENDIGO JOULES--IF NOT FOR YOU

      by

      Michael Allender

      Copyright 2013 Michael Allender

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      (The following story is the first in a series of fourteen stories)

      Smashwords Edition, License Notes

      Thank you for downloading this free ebook. Although this is a free book, it remains the copyrighted property of the author, and may not be reproduced, copied or distributed for commercial or non-commercial purposes. If you enjoyed this book, please encourage your friends to download their own copy at Smashwords.com, where they can also discover other works by this author. Thank you for your support.

      Dedication

      Jeremy 'Bendigo' joules. Son of Horace and Raye Joules. Older brother of Abbie and Sissy. Born March 1, 1941. Died too soon. August 26, 1958.

      How I miss the joy of your company, Ben, the brotherly advice you gave me, the fun we had together, and all the trouble a brother and sister could find as partners in mischief. You were a living part of me that I scarcely thought I could live without. It's the memories you left me, the lessons you gave, and the laughter that still rings in my

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