Exile in Goyville A Collection of Stories edition by Troy Markham Humor Entertainment eBooks
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In the summer of 2004, our son died, but that is not the whole story.
Twenty years earlier, we’d moved here, to a quiet, tree-lined urban area tucked inside a metropolis. I’d realized every redneck boy’s dream of graduating college, moving to the big city, meeting a nice Jewish girl, and getting her pregnant.
So this is where we started. Along the way, I left a trail of reckless snowmobiles, neglected horses, wild cockatiels, and a suspicious number of incidents that involved fire. When it came time to raise children, I hoped to find a nice place. A place with good schools and a cohesive community. I hoped to spare myself the challenges dealing with snowmobiles, horses, cockatiels, and fire. Especially the fire.
Instead we were handed the type of challenges that every parent fears. These challenges were accompanied by the mundane events that must be navigated as an every day part of urban living coughing in the night, decapitated squirrels, haunted staircases, robotic lawnmowers, and the search for a piece of birthday cake.
My son’s death is a part of all that. The biggest part. But not the only part. In the aftermath, I’ve tried to put together the parts to make as much of a complete story as I can.
So here is the whole story. And the rest of the stories.
Exile in Goyville A Collection of Stories edition by Troy Markham Humor Entertainment eBooks
A refreshing, honest, and thoughtful view of events in his own life, not only growing up, but the challenges of adulthood: Marriage, children, love and loss. The book is filled with many hilarious moments, but it also plunges into the depths of despair. The last third of the book deals mainly with the tragic death of one of his sons, which is truly heartbreaking to read. At times, I selfishly wished the book would return to the happier, care-free adventures of his youth… but just like life, the book is filled with ups and downs, and everything in between. This is how it should be. The author has a wonderful sense of irony and a humorous view of life. I usually read on my Kindle at night, while my wife is asleep. That turned out to be a mistake, as there were numerous times when I found it nearly impossible to contain my laughter. I mostly managed to constrain my vocal cords, but I could not stop the rest of my body from shaking the bed from my silent laughter. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this book. I think you’ll enjoy it.Product details
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Exile in Goyville A Collection of Stories edition by Troy Markham Humor Entertainment eBooks Reviews
This book made me laugh a lot! People actually asked me what I was reading because I was laughing out loud! I also cried as I read of the tragedy in Troy's life. Well written and very accessible. Can't wait for the second installment!
A patchwork of stories stitched together by life experience and spots of humor, this book touches every emotion and takes readers through a family's devastating heartbreak. Ultimately, a beautiful, poignant tribute.
Troy Markham's writings expertly took me into his world as if it were also mine. I literally laughed out loud as I read of many of his experiences, but I also cried real tears as I read of tragedy in his world. I look forward to reading more from this extremely talented writer.
I'll be honest I bought this book because I know the author. But I finished it because it is a delightful look at life in a place I spent most of my life a Columbus suburb.
I don't want to make these comments too much about me it's Markham's memoir. But I've been an expat since 1999, and at times it is easy, especially in an election year, to focus on all that is disappointing about the US. Reading this collection of stories about family life is a reminder of what all of us share humor, compassion, scars, hope, and an ability to seek and appreciate joy. It is a refreshing read. I hope Troy keeps writing.
Troy was my biology teacher in college last semester. It was interesting to read all of these stories that you never knew about a guy you see in class for hours a week. This book is definitely worth reading and if a second book were to ever be written, I would absolutely buy that one too!
After reading so many self-serving autobiographies or tell all's on famous people, what a joy to read something engrossing, amusing and moving from a talented "regular" person. Sounds trite to say (but it's true) I laughed and cried reading these wonderful stories.
The stories were interesting and you felt the honesty in each one.
Bravo Troy Markham.....more please.
A refreshing, honest, and thoughtful view of events in his own life, not only growing up, but the challenges of adulthood Marriage, children, love and loss. The book is filled with many hilarious moments, but it also plunges into the depths of despair. The last third of the book deals mainly with the tragic death of one of his sons, which is truly heartbreaking to read. At times, I selfishly wished the book would return to the happier, care-free adventures of his youth… but just like life, the book is filled with ups and downs, and everything in between. This is how it should be. The author has a wonderful sense of irony and a humorous view of life. I usually read on my at night, while my wife is asleep. That turned out to be a mistake, as there were numerous times when I found it nearly impossible to contain my laughter. I mostly managed to constrain my vocal cords, but I could not stop the rest of my body from shaking the bed from my silent laughter. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this book. I think you’ll enjoy it.
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