Ever since they first met as eleven-year-old youngsters, a brotherhood has been forged between Lefty Wolfson, an amnesiac Anglo Vietnam vet, and Jingles Blue Moon, a full-blooded Shoshone. For five years, Jingles has mistakenly believed that Lefty was killed in actionuntil he suddenly encounters him deep in the Wyoming wilderness, instigating a surprise reunion that will lead both of them down unexpected paths. After a night of bonding over a campfire, the brothers are surprised by the game warden who confronts the two men and arrests Jingles for allegedly poaching an elk. As Lefty teeters on the brink of falling into a darkness prompted by horrific memories of war, he realizes he needs to find a way to secure Jingles release from prisonjust as he learns that the game warden is married to his high school sweetheart, Donna Williams. Now he must rely on tenacity, horses, friends, fists, guns, and his true love for help as he struggles to meet his challenges, reconcile with his past, and assure his legacy. In this western thriller inspired by true events, a Vietnam vet fights to help his Shoshone brother and find love amid the unforgiving Wyoming and Montana wilderness.
Sometimes frightening, sometimes funny, but always genuine and fascinating, Gittin' Western opens a window into a lifestyle most of us have dreamed about but few dared to pursue. Heartily recommended." -Kathy Tyers, best-selling author of Firebird Trilogy Refusing to live a life of quiet desperation, Duane Wiltse breaks the bonds of the status quo by leaving his extended family and job security in Michigan. Seeking the freedom and adventure of living on a ranch in the shadows of the Rocky Mountains, the Wiltse family relocates so their patriarch can wholeheartedly pursue his goal of establishing a big game hunting business in the rugged Wyoming landscape. Through the professional dangers of forest fires, bear attacks, and runaway horses and mules-and the personal challenge of coping with illness, divorce, and grief-Wiltse learns first-hand lessons of life and death. This engaging memoir vividly reveals the complexities of a maturing man, enterprising father, and driven husband struggling to achieve his dream.
Sometimes frightening, sometimes funny, but always genuine and fascinating, Gittin' Western opens a window into a lifestyle most of us have dreamed about but few dared to pursue. Heartily recommended." -Kathy Tyers, best-selling author of Firebird Trilogy Refusing to live a life of quiet desperation, Duane Wiltse breaks the bonds of the status quo by leaving his extended family and job security in Michigan. Seeking the freedom and adventure of living on a ranch in the shadows of the Rocky Mountains, the Wiltse family relocates so their patriarch can wholeheartedly pursue his goal of establishing a big game hunting business in the rugged Wyoming landscape. Through the professional dangers of forest fires, bear attacks, and runaway horses and mules-and the personal challenge of coping with illness, divorce, and grief-Wiltse learns first-hand lessons of life and death. This engaging memoir vividly reveals the complexities of a maturing man, enterprising father, and driven husband struggling to achieve his dream.
Ever since they first met as eleven-year-old youngsters, a brotherhood has been forged between Lefty Wolfson, an amnesiac Anglo Vietnam vet, and Jingles Blue Moon, a full-blooded Shoshone. For five years, Jingles has mistakenly believed that Lefty was killed in actionuntil he suddenly encounters him deep in the Wyoming wilderness, instigating a surprise reunion that will lead both of them down unexpected paths. After a night of bonding over a campfire, the brothers are surprised by the game warden who confronts the two men and arrests Jingles for allegedly poaching an elk. As Lefty teeters on the brink of falling into a darkness prompted by horrific memories of war, he realizes he needs to find a way to secure Jingles release from prisonjust as he learns that the game warden is married to his high school sweetheart, Donna Williams. Now he must rely on tenacity, horses, friends, fists, guns, and his true love for help as he struggles to meet his challenges, reconcile with his past, and assure his legacy. In this western thriller inspired by true events, a Vietnam vet fights to help his Shoshone brother and find love amid the unforgiving Wyoming and Montana wilderness.
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