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 the life of a retired journalist, named Jack, who is struggling to come to terms with his aging body and mind. Jack is a widower and lives alone in his house in a small town. He spends his days reminiscing about his past and trying to find a purpose in his life.One day, Jack receives a letter from his estranged daughter, who he has not seen in years. She informs him that she is coming to visit him with her teenage son, and Jack is forced to confront his past mistakes and the strained relationship he has with his daughter.As Jack tries to reconnect with his daughter and grandson, he also becomes involved in a local controversy about a proposed development project that threatens to destroy the town's natural beauty. Jack's journalistic instincts are rekindled, and he begins investigating the project and uncovering its dark secrets.The Old Boat Rocker is a poignant and insightful novel about aging, family relationships, and the importance of standing up for what you believe in. It is a story that will resonate with readers of all ages and backgrounds.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: 1419145703
• ISBN13: 9781419145704
• Release Date: May 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 268 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"