The Blue Parakeet is Asleep Under The Pancakes

by Bob Wagner

I've been writing down little slices of my life for years. Folks in the small pond I live in have been making me happy, telling me how my scribblings have made them smile - remembering. When I digress, which I do with some frequency, they often comment that my musings about life and living often strike a similar chord in their lives. This gives me pause, as the world that revolves in my head is often a strange and curious place, unlike that of normal...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 142590517X
• ISBN13: 9781425905170
• Release Date: January 2006
• Publisher: Authorhouse
• Length: 284 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.0" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

Very Entertaining.

Since I am familiar with the author and the surrounding area he grew up in, since I grew up there as well, it was a blast back into a time and place, people and things I had forgotten about. I knew Bobby and his sister Jan - went to grammar school with them - played at their house from time to time - went to high school with his wife. I have read his columns from time to time in the local paper (when my sister would save them for me). I enjoyed reading and reliving some of his fond memories,and hearing names of long forgotten classmates. The stories of his children and his friends and grandchildren were touching and refreshing - I enjoyed his heartfelt story of his friend who passed and was touched by his sensitivity. Thanks for the memories as they say.....Keep on writing! (Bernadette Spedicato)

Memories

This was written by a classmate of mine and brings back wonderful memories of growing up. I had forgotton some of the things he mentions and reading about them brought smiles to my face. This book is for anyone who grew up in a mid size town with small neoghborhoods.

genious

This book is a charming time-machine that takes you back to your own childhood, mustering up fond old memories and maintaining sweet nostalgia with every page. The way thatBob shares intimate details about his own family and experiences, causes you to think about your own family and friends...the people that mean the most to you...and softly nudges you into deep gratitude and thankfulness. This book is truly a treasure...one that should be held onto in hand, and heart.

Impressed, entertained and deeply touched

I was deeply touched by the writing ability of this new writer. He brought me to tears with his tender stories, as well as shouts of glee and laughter. He takes you back home to your own towns, families, memories. Thanks for sharing your wonderful, insightful, loving words - and for bringing us all back into our own hearts. When do we get to read your next book?