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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Tom Altee,
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This review is from: Ranch Boy (Hardcover)
Ranch Boy is a my own personal time machine back to a Florida that no longer exists. So much of what author Steve Robertson writes about rings with a sincerity of times, if not forgotten, certainly long gone. A touching, personal memoir of mid-century Florida, Ranch Boy brings to life a certain ethos of growing up in Florida before the state was raped by developers,and quick buck bunco artists ( politicians, et all ). An interesting comparison can be made with the wonderful novels by noted Mayport, Florida author William Reynolds and his series of semi-autobiographical books about a certain time in Florida that now resides only in memory.This is not a story about beaches and palm trees. Rather, it is set in mid state Florida where cowboys roam the prairie paddocks wrangling cattle amid the palm hammocks. Many adventures and moments of self discovery lead the reader down a path of keenly affected poignancy. At least it did for me. But then I lived his life ( though several steps removed ) here in North Florida. Overall, if you are of a certain age, Ranch Boy will will provide you with an unable to put down page turner. Alternately sweet and salty ( not for children under the age of sixteen! ) this first time effort from Mr. Robertson is a wonderful read for those late nights in the bedroom when the lights are burning low, the clock says 2am, and you promise yourself that you'll stop at the end of the chapter. You won't. This is good stuff and well done. Kudos to the author. One last note: Mr. Robertson apparently did much of he artwork himself. The man is as gifted an artist as he is a writer. The pictures alone are worth the price of admission. Is it possible to obtain prints suitable for framing through Amazon? If not, they should be.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Trip Down Memory Lane,
By Michele Cannady (Jacksonville, Florida) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Ranch Boy (Hardcover)
I enjoyed reading this engaging coming-of-age tale of a young man who learns life's lessons through hard work and perseverance in the late 1950's in rural Central Florida.As I followed the main character, 15 year old Robbie Duncan, through his struggles with growing up and falling in love, I couldn't help but remember my own coming-of-age trials and tribulations and the lessons I learned along the way. Thank you, Mr. Robertson, for this trip down memory lane. I loved every minute of it!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Ranch Boy - It's a Love Story,
By Sandy Leidy (Neptune Beach, Florida, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Ranch Boy (Hardcover)
Ranch Boy is a story of a young boy ... in Love. He's in love with a new girl he just met, he's in love with being a cowboy, and he's in love with life as a football star. This kid truly enjoys spending a day under the hot sun working like a dog... you see, he is in love with life.This is also a story about values. Real values. The kind of values that are attained by constantly applying yourself to new and changing situations. The "Boy" must become a ranch hand. Every day on the ranch is another experience in humility. The boy has one of my favorite qualities, he can laugh at himself. He takes his knocks many times. He gets zapped with a "Hot Shot" and covered in cow dung. He delivers a calf with his bare hands (no! every inch of his entire arm) and finally faces the most fearsome of bulls, the Brahma. The story takes place in Florida. There isn't a lot of turf in the USA like Florida (or anyplace for that matter). So be prepared for a little change of pace in the local flora and fauna department. How about Gators and Butt-Headed cows? Finally, there is Jane. LOOK OUT! She's young, hot, in love with the boy, and ready to experiment with her newly aquired power of sexuality. Both sets of parents are out to stifle the relationship. The boy does his best to deal with Jane, the parents, and "the animal in his pants". Mr Robertson not only tells a good story but adds his own illustrations to the text. He's an accomplished artist. Bottom line for me... this is a great book for the nightstand. A chapter or two before sleep makes for a good end of the day.
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