Me, Boo and The Goob: A Southern Adventure

by William L Garner

Overview

This book is a very humorous southern adventure about three young boys in the 1960s trying to make their way in the world of the South. They get themselves into a lot of mishaps, some trouble, and even hunt ghosts in a dilapidated old mansion. They foil a crime in one of their many adventures. The book will have you reminiscing about your own childhood, when friends hung together, doing what kids do and reaping the consequences.

The author bills this as fiction, but it reads like a series of connected essays that form a first person, non-fiction account of (possibly) his own childhood (albeit with a generous helping of "fish story" creative embellishment, and maybe a flat out whopper or two). His sense of place is strong, his voice is authentic.

The first in the Southern Adventure Series, Me, Boo and the Goob is a little gem of a book destined to become a beloved classic and will one day be an Oscar-winning blockbuster of a movie, á la Forrest Gump.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780999891612
Publisher:	William Garner
Publication date:	08/31/2018
Edition description:	4th ed.
Pages:	222
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.47(d)

About the Author

William Garner was born in Memphis, Tennessee. Following a disastrous and near tragic house fire at their home in Senatobia, Mississippi on the day after Christmas 1960, his family moved to Jonesboro, Arkansas where his father practiced medicine. William is a 1963 graduate of Miss Macky's Kindergarten in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Following a devastating and deadly tornado that struck Jonesboro in May of 1968, the family moved to Memphis for three years while his father pursued a residency in Radiology before returning to Jonesboro in 1971.Mr. Garner was asked to graduate as a Junior from Jonesboro High School in 1975. He attended Arkansas State University before being asked to leave both it and it's branch campus at Beebe, Arkansas. Eventually, despite his best efforts, Mr. Garner was graduated from The University of Mississippi in 1980 where he had enjoyed skydiving, hunting, fishing, water skiing, scuba diving, music, liquor, raw oysters, boiled shrimp, barbecue, football, women and occasionally attended class.Known for his unique approach to southern humor and memoirs, Mr. Garner now lives quietly on the Gulf Coast enjoying life with his long suffering wife, his grown children and his grandsons.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Introductions....................................................................................6

Miss Black’s School for Boys........................................................17

Buddha and the Treehouse.............................................................25

Sneaking Off..................................................................................35

The Great Ghost Hunt....................................................................43

Fire in the Hole..............................................................................51

Saving Mr. Quarrels.......................................................................63

Adventures in Mississippi..............................................................79

Good Times, Tattoos and Bank Robbers........................................92

Leaving Mississippi.....................................................................103

Piano Lessons...............................................................................112

The Long Way Home...................................................................125

Goober Goes for Broke................................................................135

Uncle Johnny’s Funeral................................................................146

A Foul Wind.................................................................................164

Vern’s Boy....................................................................................189

About the Author..........................................................................221

Editorial Reviews

"William L. Garner's first novel, Me, Boo, and the Goob: A Southern Adventure is as refreshing as a mint julep on a Mississippi Delta day. Laugh out loud funny in many places, Garner's tales of an adventurous ten year old and his friends are relayed with the innocence that we experience as children, but somehow manage to lose as we move into the adult world. " - Beth Moroney The Alternative Press

"Wonderful story of childhood in a less technical world, when kids had independence to try play and get into difficult situations often through naiveté. Clean fun and wonderful characters at home in Mayberry or other small towns, Real danger enter into the life of the boys when they encounter a bank robber venting his hatred towards them throughout the story; a truly laugh out loud tale that would be a wonderful movie like "The Christmas Story". The surprise at the ending is superb but I cannot hint because the moment is worth the boys troubles. A keeper of a book!!!"

"I haven't laughed that hard while reading since I was a child! Masterful storytelling, you feel like you are part of the story, and invested in the outcome. Anyone that ever made questionable decisions during adolescence will enjoy and relate to the shenanigans that ensue. This book captures a simpler time in both youth and the world in general, enjoy the trip!"

"Great read! Very adventurous and entertaining! It was great going back in time to no real technology! When kids went outside and used their imagination and found things to "get into"! I recommend this book to any adult or even adolescents that loves a great adventurous and comical read!"

"Great southern boy story with all kinds of adventures! Not for the faint-hearted! Seriously, a good story about a boy who tries to do the right thing, but ends up in a mess!"

"I met the author, William Garner, while leaving a restaurant where we both dined. I was given his card and asked if I would read his book and rate it. Not expecting a great read, surprisingly, It was the most entertaining book I have ever read. Reading three or four books a week I must say this book was most delightful - I haven't laughed so much in a long time, and hope there will be a sequel."

"Who in the hell thought that putting a school in a haunted house was a good idea?" A perfect Saturday read that took me back to my childhood!"

"Never in my life have I laughed so hard out loud while reading a book! "

"Fast paced story of the trials and tribulations that face a group of young friends growing up together. This book brought back similar fond memories of days long past but not forgotten "playing outside". The twist and turns keep things lively and humorous."

"I'm so glad I'm not that kid's father."

Loved this book! It made me laugh out loud, even snort a couple of times. I truly recommend this book to anyone who loves a good laugh, a great story, and one hell of an ending....great book.

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