"NEWS RELEASE"

SEPTEMBER 1, 1939

YOUNG BOY WITH SIX DOGS FOUND ADRIFT IN
MID-ATLANTIC ON GIANT FLOAT OF WOOD
TAKEN ABOARD THE SS MOLLY B
CAPTAIN WILLIAM GRESHAM, MASTER!

HERE IS A STORY OF COURAGE UNIQUE IN ANY
TIME OR AGE.

The Vignettes of Jōd is a compelling  story of an orphaned
lad escaping the juvenile penitentiary system of Texas to
live an adventure on the back roads and by-ways of
America. The survival skills learned from the folks he
meets enhance his life as he gains the confidence to face
the wrath of Mother Nature when she takes the helm of
his river boat, and sweeps him and his two faithful
companions into the Gulf on the voyage of a lifetime.
Jōd faces dangers and challenges but,he also,
realizes a freedom and joy that is exhilarating and
special to the time.
"I told The Vignettes to give ears to a deaf world."
Shippinbow.
The honest, straightforward telling of this story
speaks well for the author and takes on a reality
that is timeless.
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The 5.75 x 8.5 perfect bound soft back book of 464
pages with illustrations by Kenneth Steward and
DustyRoads; ISBN: 1-4120-2460-9 has become
available in cooperation with Trafford Publishing,
and can be ordered
from Grass Roots Publications for 24.98
PayPal .
You may contact us: shippinbow@yahoo.com.
And send check or money order to:
Grass Roots Publications, P.O. Box 60603, Las
Vegas, NV 89160-0603
Please give 4 to 8 days for delivery.
 

It is the fiery character of young Jod,
his determination, his courage and joie
de vivre that are the strength, the
bulwark of this story, an adventure of
escape and survival, of suffering and
of glory that must touch the hearts of
all those who read it . . . From the
Forward
by J.Y. Boileau
This is a captivating story of survival against all odds. . . . T. Vincent Banks
This is the raw story. This is the way life opened its doors to me. . . Shippinbow
THE VIGNETTES OF JŌD
An American Story.
Shippinbow's  narration, in first person, of an orphan boy.
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Enjoy the ride!
GRASS ROOTS PUBLICATIONS
P.O. Box 60603, Las Vegas, Nevada 89160-0603
http://www.shippinbowstories.com
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