A Life Well Fished: Reel Adventures and the Stuff That Happened in Between - Paperback

by Ed Piotrowski (Author)

A Life Well Fished isn't just about fishing... Sure, there are plenty of fishing tales (and 60+ photos!), but it also chronicles a successful life journey (was it mentioned there are 60+ photos?)--generously laced with wit and humor. Both on the water and off, the author has sailed many "Cs" a Chicago childhood; conversations at Crystal Creek; catching carp, catfish, and crappies from the Chain O' Lakes; consuming czarnina (Polish duck blood soup); college and its collage of characters; the Chicago Cubs (curses!); the chagrin of constipation and colonoscopies; and casting captivating Canadian waters in the quest to catch the fish of a lifetime. With those experiences--many highlighting the "fun" in "dysfunction"--tucked in this Baby Boomer's creel, "now" was the time to document them. The author swims boldly (wait, he can't swim at all...) into the minutia of Americana where few writers dare to cast a line: shopping for bacon; hooking himself instead of the trophy musky he's pursuing; and dealing with sweaty arm pits (that was the least of his problems) on a "dream date" gone awry. Oh, and on a grander level, join his humorous troll that seeks to hook the answer to the enigmatic "Meaning of Life" question. Hop aboard (make sure you're wearing a life vest!) and prepare to smile. This lighthearted portrait is sure to catch your imagination!

Author Biography

Born and raised in Chicago and a lifelong resident of its metro area, Ed Piotrowski is a prolific writer who rarely seeks publication for fear of becoming rich and famous. He likes to fish and write and has been heard to mumble, "I like to fish and write." Everything else about him is in the book. He currently resides in Hampshire, Illinois. He welcomes questions, comments, and especially compliments at ifish44.ep@gmail.com