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    John's Walk
    John's Walk
    John's Walk
    Ebook66 pages51 minutes

    John's Walk

    By Bob Vince, Jr

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    John's Walk is an inspirational journey on how while we walk through like maybe unknown to us there is someone that guides us on our individual path that is ours alone to follow. We all have a path, finding and knowing yours is a personal journey of discovery and with these stories maybe you'll discover yours.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBob Vince, Jr
    Release dateSep 11, 2015
    ISBN9781310487545
    John's Walk
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    Bob Vince, Jr

    This is my first published book, I have been writing for over 20 years with many unfinished MS. I hope John's Walk will be the first of many more to come. I am a father of three grown children 2 in college and one a Marine, so at 54 I'm looking forward to a lot of traveling and writing in my future, for now it's just be and my cat Boo.I like to write fiction, children stories ,and poetry. Recently I'm trying my hand at some suspense and science fiction. I am currently enrolled at Ashford University Online BS program for English with a minor in History and in my spare time I collect stamps and color velvet posters.

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      John's Walk - Bob Vince, Jr

      John's Walk

      Bob Vince Jr

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      Copyright 2015 © Bob Vince Jr.

      All rights reserved

      Without limiting the rights under copyright reserved above, no part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in or introduced into a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form, or by any means (electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise) without the prior written permission of both the copyright owner and the above publisher of this book.

      This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, brands, media, and incidents either are the product of the author's imagination or used fictitiously. The author acknowledges the trademarked status and trademark owners of various products referenced in this work of fiction, which have been used without permission. The publication/use of these trademarks is not authorized, associated with, or sponsored by the trademark owners.

      Smashwords License Statement

      This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This ebook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each reader. If you’re reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to your favorite retailer and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

      Dedications

      This book is dedicated to my parents who encouraged my writing throughout my life, to my children Dilan, Cassandra, and Jeffrey my undying love and to God for giving me the gift of words.

      Special Acknowledgments

      Cover Designed by Deadly Reads.

      Edited and Formatted by Deadly Reads.

      This book was a long path to complete so I would like to thank all my friends and numerous supporters along the way who encouraged me to go on.

      It is to my literary friends, Linda and Lisa I wish to acknowledge. Without their help, I would still be at the half way point, but thanks to them I reached the finish line.

      Table of Contents

      Title Page, Copyright,

      Dedications, Introduction,

      Chapter1, Chapter2,

      Chapter3, Chapter4,

      Chapter5, Chapter6,

      Chapter7, Chapter8,

      Chapter9, Chapter10,

      Final Thoughts,

      Note From The Author

      Introduction

      People come into our lives every day unknown to us as guides to find our personal path through life. These stories follow one such individual as he passes through the many lives on his personal path given to him by his benefactor.

      My hope for readers is to both enjoy the book and relate it to experiences in their own lives.

      Now sit back and enjoy the adventure I dreamed up for your enjoyment.

      We, ourselves must walk the path-

      Buddha

      Chapter 1

      The Farmer

      The sun rises over the water as a lone figure stands on its shore. As he closes the book he holds so dear to his heart, he whispers to himself, It’s time for my walk.

      He turns to his modest campsite and throws sand from the beach onto the smoldering fire that kept him warm last night. He puts the book into his canvas bag and hangs it over his shoulder. Then he looks inland at the many paths before him, contemplating which one to take. At this precise moment, the sun rises over his shoulder, brilliantly illuminating one of the paths. He turns, and smiles at the sun. Without hesitation proceeds to the path on his right.

      ***

      The sunlight raining on this well-traveled path resembles little drops of heaven. After about an hour of walking, he emerges onto a countryside that could only have been painted by the hand of a great creator. The path, once a dirt and dusty one, has given way to a grassy meadow. The slight breeze gives the illusion of waves upon an open sea, flowing with ease across the meadow.

      As the man ventures deeper into the countryside, the grass gives way to the newness of spring flowers of every color imaginable. He is so caught up in the beauty around him that he does not see the fence that separates the meadow and the road, and he walks right into it. As he stands up and dusts himself off, he notices the barn that is just on the horizon.

      As he brings his line of sight back closer to himself, he notices the road sign;

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