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The ABCs of an Old Codger Named Jim: Part I: A to M Paperback – February 13, 2019

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A collection of short, easy to read stories on a variety of themes … always entertaining, never boring … perfect for reading when only limited time is available. Why does the title of book revolve on the ABCs? Have you ever thought about the exciting world of less used words and the trivia associated with them? I hadn’t, but that’s what I've adopted as a focus of this book. I have selected a word for each chapter, in alphabetic order, that has been given scant attention in my everyday conversation and explore interesting facts or stories regarding their meaning or usage. Now, you might be wondering how I selected the word to explore for each letter of the alphabet … for example, 'A is for Aardvark'. It’s simply a matter of what tickled my interest at the point of time that I began writing each new chapter. When I started, I had no preconceived idea of what words would be used for each chapter. I chose 'aardvark', wrote the chapter, and then began consideration of what should follow in the B chapter. Each successive chapter followed a similar path. My objective was always to make each tale interesting I hope I succeeded. I also hope you find this collection of stories to be entertaining to you as well. If not … well, I’ll have another of my books to gather dust on the shelf above my computer.
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    The ABCs of an Old Codger Named Jim
  2. Print length
    265 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    February 13, 2019
  5. Dimensions
    5.5 x 0.6 x 8.5 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1891578448
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1891578441
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ International Forum for Management Systems, Inc. (INFORM) (February 13, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 265 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1891578448
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1891578441
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.6 x 8.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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James P. Gildersleeve

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The author, James Gildersleeve, otherwise known as The Old Codger, is advanced in years and long in experience. His lifetime has been spent in the world of commerce, but he entered the realm of retirement a few years back. While growing old, he always enjoyed time spent with his bride of 57 years, children and grandkids, and they have been the impetus for his diversion into writing imaginative stories. He turned his attention to writing primarily to amuse his kids and friends. But if truth be told, he also writes to entertain himself … he enjoys rereading his own stories and is amused to think that others find them entertaining as well. So, he decided to publish his tales, if for no other reason than they might find their way to future generations … the Old Codger's memorial, of sorts.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The author likes it, and thinks you will too!
Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2019
As the author of this book, I must say I really like it! Usually, when I read something I’ve written, I’m disappointed and find various things to criticize … passages that could have been said differently, or plot lines that are suspiciously off kilter. My reading of this book left me in wonder … did I really write these tales? I found stories to be entertaining, well written, and deserving of rereading! But, of course, I am the author … and perhaps a bit biased. I’d be very interested in getting your opinion. What do you think?
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