Stories for Oliver

By Charles William Wrightson

Wrightson's goal with this memoir was to provide a look at his life, from childhood to present, so that his grandson, Oliver, would have an understanding of who his grandfather was. It wound up becoming forty humorous, eye-opening, reminiscent, and thoughtful tales, plus ten heartfelt poems. Bravo Charles! Well done! I found Stories for Oliver to be an extremely well-written and riveting book. The stories found within its pages are heartfelt, sincere, and filled with love. I give Stories for Oliver a solid five-stars, and I recommend it to readers of all ages. Charline Ratcliff for Rebecca's ReadsStories for Oliver is more than a memoir of Charles William Wrightson. It is a tribute to his ancestors and a glimpse into how this heritage has impacted his character, core values, and philosophy of life. I was deeply impressed with Wrightson's broad range of interests and his depth of intellect. His topical reflections and intimate family poems add to the substance of his writing, both to his grandchildren and to a much wider audience. His writing is imaginative, animated, informative and entertaining. Richard R. Blake for Reader ViewsLucky is the person who has a special family member as Charles William Wrightson, who could be described as a keeper of memories - one who shares stories of parents, grandparents, great-grandparents, and friends. To add depth and color to his memoirs, Wrightson manages to mix a collection of events, happenings and relatives with wit, humor and wisdom. Stories for Oliver also serves as an incentive for readers to reflect on their own lives and follow Wrightson's lead in recording their own personal histories that can be passed on to their offspring. What a wonderful gift! Norm Goldman of Bookpleasures.com

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1460910958
• ISBN13: 9781460910955
• Release Date: May 2011
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.5" x 6.0"