Granddaddy's Dirt

By Brian Egeston

Book Overview

A poignant writer produces yet another true storytelling, Brian Egeston has tackled a difficult issue and done so with a soothing pen. In this dramatic story sprinkled with snippets of humor, readers... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0967550580
• ISBN13: 9780967550589
• Release Date: October 2000
• Publisher: Carter Krall Pub
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.3" x 1.0" x 5.3"

Customer Reviews

A Black Classic

Maybe other reviewers should start reading the ENTIRE book before they rate books. Two people said they didn't know when the book takes place. Duh! The first page of the story says in BIG BOLD BLACK LETTERs 1977-1980!! What do they want to see B.C. or A.D.?I thought the book was very good. My sister teaches middle school and her class read it and loved it. My other sister teaches college level classes and her students loved it too.I think this will be one of those books that gets discovered later on and pretty soon will be in every classroom in America. Good Job to a writer I had never read.

The Sins of Our Ancestors

"One late night in southern Georgia, a crime is committed and subsequently covered up." Andrew Scales is a respected businessman with a wife, two daughters and two grandchildren. Andrew has a special affection for his oldest grandchild, Kyle. "The man possessed a love for him Kyle never knew. An unconditional, transcending, yet dangerous love". Fast forward approximately fifteen years......Kyle is a recent college graduate who decides to settle in Albany, Georgia to take over his grandfather's business. What Kyle finds are lies, deceit and lack of atonement. Will his grandfather's decisions cost him everything he holds dear?Granddaddy's Dirt is a soul-stirring novel that effectively utilizes several literary techniques that capture the reader's attention. Brian Egeston's use of metaphors, alliteration, similes and imagery provide a thought provoking look at the events in this tale. The river, the dirt and death all play an important role in painting a picturesque view. The analogy of Alberto, the tropical storm, to Albany, the town, was masterfully done. Also, the southern dialect does not distract but rather adds a realistic and unforgettable conversational tone among the characters.My favorite section is the church sermon because the message delivered is symbolic to Kyle's life and the lives of the residents of Albany. You will end this novel wondering if our unjust deeds really affect our future generations. Are we really cursed because of the past? If we do not admit our sins and ask for forgiveness, will our children carry our burdens? I believe that Granddaddy's Dirt could be used as an excellent example for teaching writing and storytelling techniques and possibly be categorized as a classic. This is a stunning and passionate novel that will force you to care about the characters, feel their pain and triumphant in their victories.Reviewed by Dawn R. Reeves

You Reap What You Sow

On a trip home from visiting family, Andrew and Virginia Scales are pulled over by the police. A seemingly routine stop turns into a nightmare. Something terrible happens on that stretch of road between Atlanta and Albany, Georgia - something so terrible that the Scales family is haunted by it for generations. The novel, Granddaddy's Dirt, describes the events leading to the Scales' horror, deceit, and ultimate demise. Part One of the book details Andrew's ultimate cover-up for the events that transpired that fateful night and the effect it bore on the family. Part Two fast forwards to Andrew's grandson Kyle's connection to this family "dirt". This novel demonstrated writing at it's best. Egeston's theme of "dirt" followed the reader throughout the entire story. Symbolism, foreshadowing, and lyrical prose contributed to the beautiful writing of Grandaddy's Dirt, a book sure to become a modern classic.Reviewed by Candace K

Granddaddy's Dirt

Granddaddy's Dirt is a clever tale about one family's plight with generational curses. This story embraces the true meaning of reaping what you sow. Told with a storyteller's enthusiasm, this story makes you realized that grandparents are not as perfect as they seem; sometimes they make crucial mistakes and bad decisions. Egeston deals with the issues of race and human behavior realistically. He grabs the reader's interest immediately. A good old fashion book about a man's desperate actions that lead to the betrayal of all the people who love and respect him. One can easily follow the main character's, Andrew Scales, road of regret and frustration throughout the novel. His grandson is left to unravel the mess as he wrestles with forgiveness and a persistent sheriff who will never let it die. Egeston uncovers the harsh reality that the past is never to far away and secrets are among us all.

Granddaddy's Dirt Delivers........

I just finished Granddaddy's Dirt. Congratulations to Mr. Egeston. It's a great piece. I look forward to reading "Whippins, Switches, and Peach Cobbler". The author's rich use of metaphors and similes along with his word and phrase choices delivered an entertaining, often funny, and compelling picture of life in the South. At the same time, the story could have been set in Anytown, USA, and it would have been a great story.I have ordered additional copies for friends and I look forward to watching him "blow up" in the literary world.