Islander Days: Memories of a River Rat

Biography & Memoir
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Author: Ben Wilkie ISBN: 9781456818876
Publisher: Xlibris US Publication: November 19, 2010
Imprint: Xlibris US Language: English
Author: Ben Wilkie
ISBN: 9781456818876
Publisher: Xlibris US
Publication: November 19, 2010
Imprint: Xlibris US
Language: English

Are you an adult who ever wanted to go back in time to days in which life was simpler? Or are you a teenager who ever wondered what high school was like years ago? Well then, this is the story for you. ISLANDER DAYS: Memories of a River Rat is the story of author Ben Wilkies unique days at a Minneapolis high school, De La Salle. From the scary first days as a freshman, to surprisingly winning a spot at Homecoming royalty, to becoming popular beyond his wildest dreams, all the sporting triumphs and disappointments, a trip to a televised state tournament, all the different schoolmates and teachers, his departure and transfer to a new school, and an unexpected comeback at De in the 2000s. Youll also read about Bens early life growing up in south Minneapolis and Northfield, his decision to attend De La Salle, his life after high school as an adult, and a tribute to two very special classmates, a married couple who are living life to the fullest each day despite dealing with ALS. ISLANDER DAYS: Memories of a River Rat is a must read for anybody who is associated with De La Salle, past or present, from an author who was there in the early 1980s. Go back in time and relive the good old days of high school and how it compares to today.

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Are you an adult who ever wanted to go back in time to days in which life was simpler? Or are you a teenager who ever wondered what high school was like years ago? Well then, this is the story for you. ISLANDER DAYS: Memories of a River Rat is the story of author Ben Wilkies unique days at a Minneapolis high school, De La Salle. From the scary first days as a freshman, to surprisingly winning a spot at Homecoming royalty, to becoming popular beyond his wildest dreams, all the sporting triumphs and disappointments, a trip to a televised state tournament, all the different schoolmates and teachers, his departure and transfer to a new school, and an unexpected comeback at De in the 2000s. Youll also read about Bens early life growing up in south Minneapolis and Northfield, his decision to attend De La Salle, his life after high school as an adult, and a tribute to two very special classmates, a married couple who are living life to the fullest each day despite dealing with ALS. ISLANDER DAYS: Memories of a River Rat is a must read for anybody who is associated with De La Salle, past or present, from an author who was there in the early 1980s. Go back in time and relive the good old days of high school and how it compares to today.

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