"THE MISFIT"
by
Chief Little Summer and Warm Night Rain
"The perennial Classic
for all ages."
Are you old enough to remember those fabulous 1940's?
Are you young enough to wonder what life was like for your parents, your
grandparents?
To be a teenager in the 40's was an experience
unlike any other. World War II broke the back of the Great Depression.
The last half of the decade was unsettled and almost brought a return to
the Depression, as Industry slowly retooled to the needs of peace time
production. These were the signs of the times during those turbulent school
years that haunt our memories forever.
The Misfit,
skillfully written by the renouned authors, Chief Little Summer and
Warm Night Rain, captures all the emotions experienced by those who were
destined to grow up during this fateful period in history.
The Misfit
is an autumn tale of the adventures of high school sweethearts, as they
struggle with new awakening energies of unfamiliar natures. The younger
generations may not be aware that their elders experienced much the same
conflicts as they themselves are now facing. Only the names and places
have changed. The human emotions remain constant in the course of time.
She was the most popular girl in the sophomore
class. He was a misfit. His awkward situation took a prosperous turn when
he discovered he could read the thoughts of others. An old Indian, who
lived on the other side of Woosher Hill became his mentor and taught him
how to perfect his talents.
His mind reading ability drove his teachers
wild, to the mutual amusement of his classmates. The misfit gradually became
more acceptable in the eyes of his peers and with the girl he loved.
The story begins on the night after the last
game of the football season. It ends a few days after Christmas. This heart
warming, hilarious adventure will haunt your memories forever.
Those of you who were born later can get a
feel of what life was like in an era long past. Appreciation through understanding
is your reward. All who have read this book are richer for the experience.
A sudden slip on an icy
rock in a shallow creek, threatens to snuff out the life of his best friend.
Experience the emotions of the heroic efforts to preserve life, as the
authors pull you into the scene of action.
Stand in the falling snow, in the fading light
of evening, as the young lovers steal a kiss of ecstasy. First love; the
treasured love, the standard to which all future relationships are measured,
is the theme you will cherish.
Death is a vital part of life. How does a teenager
cope with this inevitable phenomena? The subject is skillfully dealt with
by the authors with compassion and understanding. The awesome finality
is accepted with a warm sense of hope and an all encompassing love.
Any young person who has or will experience
the death of a loved one must read The Misfit.
This book gently explains the unexplainable. That peace of mind,
so elusive at the time, can now be found in the final pages of this Classic.
The book terminates with a Christmas setting
unlike anything you could imagine. This powerful story will fill your heart
to the brim.