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The Inspiring, true story of one man's journey through loss and love, told with
humor and heroism. A survivor of child abuse, upheaval and 13 foster homes,
Tom Watson learned at an early age to overcome adversity. Rescued at the age
of five by the Watson family, he found new hope and love that helped to heal
his deep physical and emotional wounds. Encouraged by a community of
supporters, Tom learned vital lessons in patience, perseverance, laughter and
tradition. Years later, these lessons would be put to the ultimate test as
Tom faced heartbreaking losses that threatened to destroy him. A stunning
revelation of one man's determination to live life to its fullest, Man Shoes
demonstrates that new beginnings are possible at any age and at any stage of
life, no matter what obstacles get in the way. This story is an important
reminder that we can live a better life and influence others to do the same!
A must read for men of all ages, and for the women who love them.
Tom Watson lives in Chicago with his wife, daughter, and son. He also has a dog, as you could probably guess. The dog is a Labrador-Newfoundland mix. Tom says he looks like a Labrador with a bad perm. He wanted to name the dog "Put Your Shirt On" (please don't ask why), but he was outvoted by his family. The dog's name is Shadow. Early in his career Tom worked in politics, including a stint as the chief speechwriter for the governor of Ohio. This experience helped him develop the unique, storytelling narrative style of the Stick Dog books. More important, Tom's time in politics made him realize a very important thing: Kids are way smarter than adults. And it's a lot more fun and rewarding to write stories for them than to write speeches for grown-ups.
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