Noble Life

About the Book

This memoir chronicles the author's eight summers, from age six to age thirteen at Camp Winona, a well-established boys' summer camp in southwestern Maine.

Descriptions of the majestic, albeit rustic, surroundings-pine forest, lake, mountain ranges, lodges, cabins, tents-invite readers into a world of natural beauty and primitive charm. Anyone who has ever spent time on a lake or in the woods of northern America will easily connect with these sensory accounts.

While guiding readers through a succession of events, activities, and human interactions the author reveals his coming of age. Recalled are the agony of homesickness, camaraderie with good friends, the complexities of making new friends, the pain of failure, and the ecstasy of accomplishment. Also featured are many of the traditions unique to Camp Winona.

Regardless of whether or not one has attended a summer camp, the memories here recount amusing, if not familiar, sets of circumstances which relate to young lives in general. The unique setting of a summer camp in Maine simply adds to the amusement.

About the Author

The first thirteen summers of the author?s life were spent at a summer camp in southwestern Maine. An accumulation of time equal to more than two whole years became a significant influence on his development. Memories of his camp summers remain quite vivid to this day, and writing about them has brought him great joy.

The author is a retired middle school science teacher residing in Walpole, Massachusetts with his wife of 43 years. For many years he was a director of activities at a summer hockey camp. He has a great interest in music, having played both trumpet and drums, and he is also an avid spectator of most sports.