The Old Boat Rocker

By William S. Mudd

Book Overview

The Old Boat Rocker is a novel written by William S. Mudd. The story revolves around an elderly man named Jack, who is nicknamed the ""old boat rocker"" by his family. Jack is a retired sailor who spends most of his days sitting on his porch, reminiscing about his past and watching the world go by.As the story progresses, we learn that Jack's health is deteriorating, and his family is worried about him. They try to convince him to move into a retirement home, but Jack is resistant to the idea. Instead, he decides to take matters into his own hands and sets out on a journey to find his old boat, which he had sold years ago.Along the way, Jack meets a variety of characters, including a young boy who helps him on his quest. As he searches for his boat, Jack reflects on his life and the choices he has made. He also comes to realize that he needs to make peace with his past in order to move forward.The Old Boat Rocker is a heartwarming and poignant novel that explores themes of aging, family, and the importance of memories. It is a touching tribute to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of nostalgia.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162784903
• ISBN13: 9781162784908
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 270 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"