{"product_id":"memoirs-of-a-fish-whisperer-9781951772772","title":"Memoirs of a Fish Whisperer","description":"The moment a fishing pole was put in five-year-old Dean Ertel's eager hands in a failed attempt to keep him out of trouble, he was hooked-and so were the fish. \u003cp\u003eSeventy years and countless casts later, the fish are still biting in this quirky memoir of a life innately in-tune with the fishes. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Memoirs of a Fish Whisperer, Dean's stories of fishing, camping, hiking, and hunting drift comfortably alongside fishing tips and thoughts on life, nature, and family. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a homey, down-to-earth voice, Dean-a small-town New Jersey boy transplanted to Southwest Missouri-relays his adventures with humor, affection, and a deep appreciation for people, places-and fish!-that have shaped him and brought him joy along the way, one cast at a time. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlack-and-white images of Dean's personal photos and original artwork accompany many of the stories. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginally from Titusville, New Jersey, Dean bounced up, down, and around the Midwest before settling in Springfield, Missouri, in the mid-90s. Since retiring from his 40-year career with the Boy Scouts, he is enjoying grandparenthood while continuing to fish, paint, and spin tales both tall and true. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDean's colorful landscape and other paintings often can be seen at various galleries and other arts venues throughout the Springfield area.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paperback Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51580127772946,"sku":"9781951772772","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_9a9a4694-965a-49d3-b99c-ea80228877a4.jpg?v=1756206784","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/memoirs-of-a-fish-whisperer-9781951772772","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}