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I have read all of the other reviews and I agree with all of them. I would like to review from a different perspective, though. I watched tears flow down my wife's cheeks as she read "There Aint no Trail". I had a difficult time with that too. My dad was a real cowboy who rode for several brands and he has been gone for some twenty years now. I have a feeling that Mr. Chappell knows things that the "experts" need to know. In "Fat of the Land" there is knowledge and wisdom on the subject of bullying, poverty and loneliness. It can be pointed out that Mr. Chappell knows the difference between being poor and "gut wrenching poverty". He knows what "heart bending loneliness" is. He knows what "hopelessness" is. I do not compare Mr. Chappell to any other writer. We need not compare him to Steinbeck, Twain or Hillerman. There will come a time when we will compare other writers to him. Good work Mr. Chappell, I await what follows.
R.E.


Tags : The Fat of The Land [R Allen Chappell] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. <b>Everyone has a story ...but not every story has a hero.</b></i> This collection of short stories from New Mexico and the Southwest are vignettes from the lives of those who give life to that land,R Allen Chappell,The Fat of The Land,CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform,1480111929,FICTION Short Stories (single author)

The Fat of The Land R Allen Chappell 9781480111929 Books Reviews

I was raised poor so these stories had to ring true. This made me think of growing up, the people I knew, and the situations my family often faced. This touched my heart and made me nostalgic.
Nice collection. Having grown up in the area and about the same time, I identified with many of the characters and places. I liked the book a great deal.
Another Chappell book, worth reading. I grew up listening to the stories of old timers like ones in some of the stories. I grew during the times of some of the stories with friends not different. I enjoyed the read as well as I did all of his Charlie Yazee, Navaho series.
A delightful collection of stories of "outliers" as the author calls them interspersed with equally satisfying poems. My favorite story was "Best in the West" because it depicted the relationship between a respectful young white man with his employer, an enterprising Mexican-American. Throughout the story I found example after example of mutual respect between the two.
My favorite poem, and several shared the quality of being easily read and deeply thought-provoking, was "There Ain't No Trail." It is a blend of philosophy and style that should please many readers - it certainly did me.
The prologue is a good summary of this engaging collection of short stories - "This collection from the southwest features the people who give life to that land -- the outliers, the poor and disenfranchised -- some of them you will like . . . others you may not." Well said by the author, himself. Actually, I liked all of the characters -- many of them rough around the edges and on the fringes of society. You feel as if you were there, knew the characters, and were sharing their experiences. It reminded me of the place where I spent the first eighteen years of my life and of some of the war heroes, petty criminals, and ordinary, but a little off center folks I knew and knew of. Some died young, some struggled with the challenges of living, and some rose above their circumstances and succeeded. I couldn't put it down. Excellent story telling Mr. Chappell!!!!
I must admit that I'm biased when it comes to Mr. Chappell's work. I've read every one of his books at least twice. So this one was a great read....and he's right...what he said in the beginning 'some of the characters you might dislike'.......yessir. That is true. BUT I also had a good number of times where I'd nod my head remembering MY own experiences with 'this' or 'that' situation..........a great read!
THIS BOOK REMINDS ME OF A 30,S THYPE TOBAcCO ROAD BOOK, JUST As THE REVIEWERS SAID IT WOULD

1. The first story takes us all back to School days and a local bully. I never had any one bully me.Probably my school was too homogenous. But bully can ,appear at any time of life. Thank God I had read enough that I was able to bully right back. Not everyone is lucky enough to have big man in his corner, but this kid did. In my life readings, I found my strong man...May you have one Or the other.
2. I n the second story, a teacher was the strong man. Would it were that all teachers were so wise. I found mine in fiftgh grade. I hope you too had at least one!
3. I got the 3rd story twice. But my is new so it may be me. A sort of, history lesson in Indians. Being an Arizona child, I have had the very rare experience of working with people from all . three tribes. ...and with the white man too. I found a. yes, a basic distrust among the tribes but a common distrust of the white man...I wonder how the white man would have adjusted to being on reservations?! My experience is that no matter the color, each man is a book. Though, we all come with a binding of a given color, there are strong men, bullies, good men, the smart er and dumber in each group.
4. As for kids who are ripped from their homes to attend school,
this continues. None the less , Native Americans are much more
attuned to nature and it's courses. I don't think that being a white man is really their goal.

I really liked the poem on knees. I need a new one!!!
5. I liked the sheep herder OK, but guessed the black bag,s contents from the get go. The prose was still beautiful though.
6. I laughed out loud at the prize winner in the final story. The drunk was perfect. His memories fluttered by in his aching brain then evaporated like carbonated bubbles in a half flat bottle of pop. How he was able to look then eat are beyond me. The steering wheel scene is more true to course. As in the other stories the protagonist is redeemed.

I liked all the poems but am not much of a critic.

Hope I got to all stories. This is my first try.
I have read all of the other reviews and I agree with all of them. I would like to review from a different perspective, though. I watched tears flow down my wife's cheeks as she read "There Aint no Trail". I had a difficult time with that too. My dad was a real cowboy who rode for several brands and he has been gone for some twenty years now. I have a feeling that Mr. Chappell knows things that the "experts" need to know. In "Fat of the Land" there is knowledge and wisdom on the subject of bullying, poverty and loneliness. It can be pointed out that Mr. Chappell knows the difference between being poor and "gut wrenching poverty". He knows what "heart bending loneliness" is. He knows what "hopelessness" is. I do not compare Mr. Chappell to any other writer. We need not compare him to Steinbeck, Twain or Hillerman. There will come a time when we will compare other writers to him. Good work Mr. Chappell, I await what follows.
R.E.