Published: July 16, 2012
Words: 1,009 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781476230689

Description

Enclosed is a short story, titled "Watchin' Scotty Grow". A father on his death bed writes his eulogy for his son and only child (approx. 970 words).

Tags

growing up, father son, looking back

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Review by: Suzy Stewart Dubot on Aug. 02, 2012 :
I was curious to see that this ‘flash work’ (less than 1000 words) provoked two very different appreciations. So, I decided to make my own evaluation.
First of all, I wondered who Bobby Goldsboro is/was. I’d never heard of him. Found that he is an American country and pop singer-songwriter and one of his songs is – 'Watchin’ Scotty Grow.' Looked for it on YouTube, listened to it and found it was sentimental like a lot of American country music. Right, that was the setting for what I was about to read.
Following cleverly in Bobby Goldsboro’s footsteps this work subtly added wistfulness, a touch of jealousy, and a humanness to the father. It actually added a depth and credibility, in my opinion, that was lacking in that original version.
I’m going to have to give this story my five stars.
(reviewed the day of purchase)

Review by: patrick murphy on Aug. 01, 2012 :
Thanks for the SS.A little predictable from one page to the next but you didn't pull punches with the experiences Dad relates. Borders on the mawkish - a bit like shooting Old Yella - but you held the line this side of sentimental. I'd try to be more human next time - make your characters not so terribly nice. Dad couldn't have been so bloody perfect and sonny boy might well have been a little shit from time to time as he grew, matured.
(reviewed the day of purchase)

Review by: MB Crandell on July 17, 2012 :
You did a wonderful job with your story. It touched things within me that I haven't thought of in years. It also reminded me just how terrific my dad was before he was gone. It's also a gentle reminder to cherish what we have because it can disappear so quickly.
Thank you for sharing.
(review of free book)

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