{"product_id":"memoirs-of-a-fish-whisperer-dean-ertel-9781951772772","title":"Memoirs of a Fish Whisperer","description":"The moment a fishing pole was put in five-year-old Dean Ertel's eager hands in a failed attempt to keep him out of trouble, he was hooked-and so were the fish. \u003cp\u003eSeventy years and countless casts later, the fish are still biting in this quirky memoir of a life innately in-tune with the fishes. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn Memoirs of a Fish Whisperer, Dean's stories of fishing, camping, hiking, and hunting drift comfortably alongside fishing tips and thoughts on life, nature, and family. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a homey, down-to-earth voice, Dean-a small-town New Jersey boy transplanted to Southwest Missouri-relays his adventures with humor, affection, and a deep appreciation for people, places-and fish!-that have shaped him and brought him joy along the way, one cast at a time. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlack-and-white images of Dean's personal photos and original artwork accompany many of the stories. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginally from Titusville, New Jersey, Dean bounced up, down, and around the Midwest before settling in Springfield, Missouri, in the mid-90s. Since retiring from his 40-year career with the Boy Scouts, he is enjoying grandparenthood while continuing to fish, paint, and spin tales both tall and true. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDean's colorful landscape and other paintings often can be seen at various galleries and other arts venues throughout the Springfield area.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Dean Ertel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1951772776\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781951772772\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/26\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 184\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.48lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.39d\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dean Ertel","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44127746851071,"sku":"9781951772772","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_7e959042-e5cf-439f-a510-244e627b6e34.jpg?v=1687455002","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/memoirs-of-a-fish-whisperer-dean-ertel-9781951772772","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}