You're Joe's Boy, Ain't Ya?: Life's Lessons for Living, Loving & Leading

by Phillip Van Hooser

Joe's Boy is a collection of 16 stories or Lessons for Life that Phillip Van Hooser learned through personal experiences in his native Kentucky and beyond. These captivating stories allow the readers... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1893322432
• ISBN13: 9781893322431
• Release Date: April 1999
• Publisher: Van Hooser Associates
• Length: 197 Pages
• Weight: 1.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.3" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Good old fashioned wisdom applied to today's world

This book is a Trojan Horse -- it looks like a warm, homespun book full of humorous down-home anaecdotes. But in reality it is a book of wisdom gleaned from rural roots and applied to the corporate boardroom. Phil Van Hooser has done a marvelous job of telling stories that have point.

A great return to your growing up experience!

Reading this book brought back memories and the emotiions of a youth growing up and learning not just about the world but more importantly the people in it. This book is a must read to individuals who wish to re-experience the joy of youth and the challenges it brought.

A book that will touch everyone of your emotions

After hearing Phil speak so many times, I didn't think it could get better than that, until this book. It was if he was right there telling me his stories personaly and touching my heart with everyone of them. The book is so easy to read and draws every reader back into their childhood. I love the way he tied the entire book together to end with such an inspirational feeling that there is hope in this world if parents would take the time to spend time with all of their own (little Joe's boys and girls)

You're my brother, ain't ya?

What an experience seeing these stories in print! They hit very close to home. In fact, they were FROM my home. Growing up in our home was a trip!. We were all very different, yet very much alike. Shared experiences have created a bond like nothing else. Our parents had a great impact on who we all are today. I'm proud to be Joe & Barbara's daughter, and Phil, Mark & Dan's sister. Phil's book created the same emotions in me as it has for many others. The tears and laughter were there, but I also feel the pride of being Phil's sister. As I read the book, many of the chapters reminded me of other stories he could have included (and some I'm glad he didn't!). Thanks for the stories Phil, you always were full of them!

Inspirational, Refreshing, Humorous

This book is more than just sixteen excellent stories that vividly demonstrate many of life's important lessons. It is a strong, yet humorous validation of the true need for and value of, the institution of family, friends, honesty, integity, character, hard work and a robust faith in God. Phil, thank you for sharing these heart felt memories of very special people through your book. What a pleasure to read!