The Great Moonpie(r) Handbook (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781589808577)

Ron Dickson is a member of the MoonPie Cultural Club, which aims to spread the enjoyment, culture, vast folklore, and honorable traditions of that noble snack throughout the world. A lifelong enthusiast of the treat, Dickson was quoted in a New York Times article on MoonPies and, as a result, was contacted by the inventor's son. Prior to the article's publication, the identity of the MoonPie's creator was unknown, but Dickson applied his knowledge of the treat's background and verified the new information, enriching the nostalgic value the unique marshmallow sandwich possesses for all Southerners. After serving in the U.S. Navy, Dickson worked as a manager for various corporations. He was inspired to write The Great MoonPie(R) Handbook while working for a company that employed a strict management policy. Stifled by this environment, he and his Southern coworkers used MoonPies to boost company morale and bring humor into the workplace. Dickson earned his B.A. in economics from Duke University. Retired since 1993, he enjoys sailing and advocating his favorite treat through the MoonPie Cultural Club. When not vacationing in Hawaii, Dickson resides in Mooresville, North Carolina.