This is the first novel for published Alaskan author James A. Misko. The story is about Bill Williams, half Irish, half Athabaskan Indian who leaves his native village after a disastrous bear hunt, works on a Yukon Riverboat, searches for gold, helps build the AlCan Highway and goes to war in 1942. Surviving the Battle of the Bulge, he returns to find the village sterile, his girlfriend married to his brother, and the lifestyle not conducive to one who has fought a war through Belgium and Germany. He moves to Anchorage where, after a series of mishaps, he becomes a derelict, suffers alcoholism, unemployment, and homelessness. The untimely death of his dominating brother causes the widow, a woman he has waited for all his life, to give him a second big chance at love, life, and happiness, and shoves him into the Last Great Race on Earth, the Iditarod Sled Dog Race.
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Jim Misko grew up in Ord, Nebraska, moved to Oregon, and then to Alaska in 1974. He has worked as a school teacher, roughneck, truck driver, logger, and sold real estate. This is his third novel, but the first one to see print. His previous publications include Creative Financing of Real Estate; How to Finance Any Real Estate, Any Place, Any Time; and How to Finance Any Real Estate, Any Place, Any Time - Strategies That Work!
Jim and his wife Patti live in Anchorage, Alaska in the summer and Palm Springs, California in the winter.
His second novel, THE MOST EXPENSIVE MISTRESS IN JEFFERSON COUNTY, is scheduled to be published in 2006.
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For What He Could Become,
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Jime Misko is a master at getting one involved in the life of a native Alaskan youth. Having known Jim for over 50 years, I was impressed by the fact that he himself possesses many of the qualities his main character, Bill Williams displayed. Fiction does not usually capture my attention, but "For What He Could Become" was one of the most exciting books I have read in my lifetime. The Iditarod ride was so realistic that I thought I was there. Bill Nelson
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My name is George Lee, I am 12 years old and I'm in the 6th grade. I have read your book that you sent to me with my father. I think it was truly wonderful. I loved how you used so much detail in your book. I think it was one of the best books I have read so far. The thing I liked the most was the story. I don't know hou you could think of such a good story like that. First he had to work as a horseboy. After that he had to go to the army, then he became an alcoholic and finally he joined in a dog sled race. Overall, I think you are a great author and I look forward to reading your books. George Lee
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This first-time novelist gives readers a thrilling ride through an Alaska landscape he understands. He's done his research. Misko has a good feel for situations and action and keeps the action moving. And how can you beat the Iditerod for setting up a fine climax?Sally Petersen Portland,Oregon
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Bill Williams noticed that there was no sound in the woodsno bird calls, no squirrel chirring. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Could Become, Bill Williams, Major Russell, Captain Russell, Arctic Village, Salvation Army, Etu Etu, Snow Eifel, Ted Sheeley, White Mountain, Mike O'Leary, Yukon River, Captain Clark, George Norton, Hell's Gate, Corporal Dinsmore, Happy River, Northland Echo, Sergeant Conner, Burger King, Fish Creek, Patrolman Pat, Date of Birth, Roger Stanley, Sergeant Atterley New!
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Bill Williams noticed that there was no sound in the woodsno bird calls, no squirrel chirring. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Could Become, Bill Williams, Major Russell, Captain Russell, Arctic Village, Salvation Army, Etu Etu, Snow Eifel, Ted Sheeley, White Mountain, Mike O'Leary, Yukon River, Captain Clark, George Norton, Hell's Gate, Corporal Dinsmore, Happy River, Northland Echo, Sergeant Conner, Burger King, Fish Creek, Patrolman Pat, Date of Birth, Roger Stanley, Sergeant Atterley New!
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books:
- Real Estate (Methuen New Theatrescript) by Louise Page in Front Matter
- What is it? by Rose Williams on page 41
- Creative Financing of Real Estate by James A. Misko in Front Matter
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