Böcker av John Brickwedel

Captain Jack is an old geezer who creates the life he hopes to live before he dies. He is generous to a fault, bribes his family, his employees and their proposed marriage partners to go north, convert to Christianity, and join and eventually own his newly acquired business shipping freight among the islands of Alaska. He is a successful author, an accomplished craftsman, a builder and a man whose hard work, courage, generosity and greatly inflated self-image impacts an Indian village, a town, assorted small businesses and three generations of his family. With plenty of time to spare before he kicks it, the bucket is emptied.

Immerse yourself in a world of captivating narratives. Each page invites you to explore the depths of emotions, unravel mysteries, and embrace the power of imagination. Step into the realm of storytelling with this collection of mesmerizing short stories.The Haunted Sword introduces the reader to a very angry ghost, the owner of the sword the ghost inhabits, and to the owner's family as well as to some members of the community who had never before met a vengeful ghost. Smitty's Rescue follows Marines to Vietnam and back to veteran's hospitals for convalescence, recuperation, and rehabilitation, always celebrating the love and loyalty of fellow Marines. Sally presents itself as a gentle story about a little girl who lived next door to a good man who rescued her from abuse. However, there is more to the story. Spy Story is about a love that entangles and endangers a spy and the woman seated next to him on a plane. Little Miracles a captivating travel log that chronicles the adventures of a courageous family exploring the wonders of Africa. Join us as we unravel the beauty and diversity that Africa has to offer, one extraordinary chapter at a time.Almost everybody lives happily ever after in these tales of action, adventure, and love.

Captain Jack is an old geezer who creates the life he hopes to live before he dies. He is generous to a fault, bribes his family, his employees and their proposed marriage partners to go north, convert to Christianity, and join and eventually own his newly acquired business shipping freight among the islands of Alaska. He is a successful author, an accomplished craftsman, a builder and a man whose hard work, courage, generosity and greatly inflated self-image impacts an Indian village, a town, assorted small businesses and three generations of his family. With plenty of time to spare before he kicks it, the bucket is emptied.