Fathers And Sons

With quiet hilarity and a knack for pulling universal meaning from a story, Dennis Mitton relates how he gleaned a father's wisdom about success, living the good life, and dying surrounded by friends. If you grew up in a time before children became fragile shards of ego then you'll identify with these short stories that reject excuses and celebrate the lost art of getting it done. He closes with the touching story of how his father, dying, chooses to open his front door to friend or foe, creating a kind of sheltered haven where enemies are friends and baggage remains very firmly outside. It's a slim volume, easily read, with a lifetime of experience funneled into memorable chunks. An excellent and thought provoking read.