Annotation
Annotation ANNOTATION This is a true story of a young boy, who after the death of his father at the age of eleven, lost his sight due to detached retinas…
Preface0
Preface0 PREFACE As I wrote, and read again, the story of my early life, I found old emotions still alive which I thought had been laid to rest. I was…
Chapter 1 LSD 1
Chapter 1 LSD 1 CHAPTER 1 LSD #1 Although Nebraska March afternoons glowed with summer warmth, nights were chilly reminders of winter's reluctance to secede. We walked the side streets…
Chapter 2 The Orchard
Chapter 2 The Orchard CHAPTER 2 THE ORCHARD Crouching behind the tree, I checked my weapon. The German Luger was newly acquired. The soldier from whom I had taken it…
Chapter 3 Daffy Duck
Chapter 3 Daffy Duck CHAPTER 3 DAFFY DUCK "Let's go tree climbing' Scov" he suggested, "you ain't got nothin' else to do, do ya?" "Nope," I admitted indifferently, "I guess…
Chapter 4 Death Of A Great Ma
Chapter 4 Death Of A Great Ma CHAPTER 4 DEATH OF A GREAT MAN Shrugging into my winter coat, I fished my books from the locker, and kicked it shut…
Chapter 5 The Wall
Chapter 5 The Wall CHAPTER 5 THE WALL The wall is tall, surrounding all. Towering tall, never to fall? The wall is tall, surrounding all. [Phil Scovell] "Don't run," the…
Chapter 6 Blind School
Chapter 6 Blind School CHAPTER 6 BLIND SCHOOL We stood in the breezeway connecting the dormitory and school building; our sobbing clearly heard down the long halls. I sobbed recklessly.…
Chapter 7 High School
Chapter 7 High School CHAPTER 7 HIGH SCHOOL "It's your turn to make breakfast for everyone Phil." "Come on MaryAnn," I yawned, pulling at my covers, "no body eats breakfast…
Chapter 8 Fire Mountain
Chapter 8 Fire Mountain CHAPTER 8 FIRE MOUNTAIN "Hi Scov," John said as I slid in the back seat of his dad's car. "Hey, man. What's happenin?" "Not much. My…