Tales My Father Never Told

by Walter D. Edmonds

Walter Edmonds' last book brings together a series of anecdotes about his early years and rural upbringing. It is the story of a father and his son, and the deep and real love that they shared.

Paperback

First published January 1, 1995

About the author

Walter Dumaux Edmonds has been a National Book Award winner and recipient of the Newbery Medal. He is the author of Bert Breen’s Barn, The Boyds of Black River, In the Hands of the Senecas, Mostly Canallers, Rome Haul, Time to Go House, and most recently the autobiographical Tales My Father Never Told, all available from Syracuse University Press.

Reviews

[Ginnie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I HAVE A HARD TIME SAYING WHO SHOULD AND SHOULD NOT READ THIS BOOK. HAVING GROWN UP ON WALTER EDMONDS ESTATE THERE WERE MANY THINGS THAT I KNEW AND THINGS THAT WERE VERY HARD TO READ KNOWING THESE THINGS.

[Jay Wright · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a good story of the relationship between a father and a son and a picture of Upstate New York at the beginning of the 1900s. Wattie's dad was over 50 when he was born. They were cleatrly from different generations and there were conflicts, but there was love also. This is truly a group of short stories that show this unusual relationship. The descriptio of life in the early 20th century is just an added benefit.

[Gary · Rating 4 out of 5]

After reading a couple of a Walter Edmonds' books, this collection of autobiographical stories really sheds light on the characters and events he's fictionalized. The story about his father's death was particularly moving. A great read, but I would suggest it after reading some of his stories.

[Cathy Houston · Rating 5 out of 5]

outstanding memoir of the author's relationship with his father. Edmonds always has a great way to tell a story and these stories from his childhood are wonderful.