The Ding Dong Altar Boy

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The Ding Dong Altar Boy is a laugh-out-loud collection of true stories from the heart of western Nebraska. Growing up in a small town meant inventing your own fun-and Donald Osborn's memoir captures the wild, messy, and hilarious adventures that come with it.From driving a car down the hallways of his high school (on purpose!) to leaping over a corpse mid-run, these tales serve up the kind of chaos you couldn't invent if you tried. Ever sneaked into a drive-in with a trunk full of friends? Worked at a local radio station where everything falls apart? Or convinced an entire college that Neil Diamond's wife was roaming campus incognito? If so, you're in the right place.Along the way, meet unforgettable dogs, endure a meltdown at Spaghetti Works, and narrowly sidestep a falling tree. Whether it's demolition derbies, wrangling forest fires, raising kids, or making gloriously bad decisions on the backroads of rural America, these stories throw you headfirst into the wild comedy of growing up in the Midwest.Perfect for fans of personal memoirs, small town life, rural Americana, and humor, this book brings to life the unpredictable and often ridiculous moments of a childhood spent on dusty country roads. If you love stories that feel like legendary bar chatter, The Ding Dong Altar Boy is calling your name.Grab a drink, settle in, and get ready for a rollercoaster of mischief, mayhem, and heartfelt reflection from the plains of Nebraska.

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Pages: 288, Paperback, Anna Schmidt