Hard Knocks and Consequences

About the Book

“Hard Knocks and Consequences” is a series of vignettes taken from the life of a man who, by all rights probably shouldn’t be here. As Mr. Venable said, “The Good Lord must have something special in store for Freddy, ‘cause the devil is sure ‘‘nuff trying to kill him.’ As you read each chapter, we hope you will see God’s greater plan for us all. Every life has meaning. Finding that meaning and purpose is a major part of living. Cry with me, laugh with me, learn with me without having to attend the School of Hard Knocks -- or suffer the consequences. Like my dad said, “You can learn from my mistakes or your mistakes.” Which is less painful? I often wished I had learned more from his.

About the Author

Fred G. Dickenson is a retired captain from the USAF, with more than 30 years in journalism and communications. He holds a BA in Communications from Wright State University in Fairborne, Ohio, and an MA in English/Communications and Texas State Teacher Certification from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas. He and his wife Rhonda live near Paradise, Texas, where he teaches English and Journalism and is a yearbook adviser at Bridgeport High School. With the notable exception of more than 20 yearbooks, this is his first published book.