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Bumblebees and Dandelions - by Robert P Simpson (Paperback)

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  • Bumblebees and Dandelions is the long-awaited collection of reminiscences and ruminations by Robert P. Simpson, a patent attorney well known for his humorous story telling.
  • Author(s): Robert P Simpson
  • 248 Pages
  • Biography + Autobiography, Personal Memoirs

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About the Book



Raconteur extraordinaire Robert P. Simpson's warm and engaging stories are guaranteed to make you smile, laugh, cry, and remember. He'll have you in stitches one moment and tears the next. Friends and fans of Bob's trademark storytelling call these stories of love, family, and friendship "Bob-Tales."



Book Synopsis



Bumblebees and Dandelions is the long-awaited collection of reminiscences and ruminations by Robert P. Simpson, a patent attorney well known for his humorous story telling. Simpson explores the milestones of growing up in middle class Niagara Falls, New York in the 1970s. The poignant reflections collected here are well known to Bob's friends as "Bob -Tales"-- stories shared over the years. The 33 "Bob-Tales" in this volume describe growing up in Niagara Falls with fresh insight into classical childhood adventures, love and learning, friendship and adventure, school and church by a master storyteller. Bob finds warmth and humor in every day situations. Some of these tales are laugh out loud funny. Others convey the strong emotions of deep friendship, close families, and true love.

This nostalgic and humorous collection of short tales will inspire you to smile, laugh, and remember. Raconteur Robert P. Simpson takes you back in time with the authentic voice of a child. He will move you to tears as he shares the story of how her brought back his mother's smile by presenting her with "the most beautiful flowers in the world. " Bob will have you in stitches with his doubts about Santa Claus and his foiled plot to discover the truth by counting carrots.

He shares the nightmare of getting lost and the joy of finding the way back home. He captures the mood of summer days spent swimming with friends, showing off on bicycles, and discovering girls. He describes the angst of dating and the backfiring of inventions. He tells about coming of age on an epic bicycle trip with stunning clarity.

The tales continue beyond childhood, as this patent lawyer turned author explains why it's a bad idea to attend a wine-tasting the evening before the law school admission test, or to tell your prospective bride that you are Italian and can make sauce, when you're actually Irish and can't tell the difference between a garlic bulb and a dahlia bulb.

He also explains why it's a good idea to go alone to the wedding of a woman you used to date but who dumped you to marry a doctor. He may be a first-time author, but Bob Simpson's loyal fans say that he paints pictures with his words and makes them read in color.

Come along on a humorous journey with raconteur extraordinaire Robert P. Simpson. Bob's warm and engaging stories are guaranteed to make you smile, laugh, cry, and remember. He'll have you in stitches one moment and tears the next. Friends and fans of Bob's trademark storytelling call these stories of love, family, and friendship "Bob-Tales."



Review Quotes




" Your story about your mom was so sweet that it made mecry. Thanks again for sharing." Patricia Evans

" Oh my goodness, I was right there, riding with you in my mind. What a wonderful gift you have. Your memories become so clear in my mind's eye that I could actually feel the wind in my hair and my adrenaline pumping on the ride up the mountain. Thank you for bringing me back to that simple time, I have missed it!" Kim Devitte

" 'Bumblebees and Dandelions' is your best story yet. I just realized I say that about all of them. You truly paint magical pictures of a little boy's mind. You make me read in color. Thank you for this gift. Keep them coming." Rose Bruno

" I love your stories. You take me back to special times in my life like no one else ever has! I'm right there. I see what you're seeing, hear what you're hearing, living this storywith you. Thank you once again for sharing these precious memories!" Vandy Winker Palazzo

"His love story 'Destiny' will warm your heartand inspire you to take chances - to zig when you feel like zagging. His friends have enjoyed these stories for years, and now you can too.." Angela Vicino Mecca

" It's always wonderful to hear a man speak so sweetly of his wife, as this author does in 'Destiny'" Toni Manzare

" I remember those days in church. You brought back so many memories. Wow! I love your stories. Keep them coming!" Marie Leo Lorenzoni

" I think the bicycling story is my favorite so far. (Then again each time you write one it becomes my favorite so far.) Youtruly have a gift. I can see your stories playing out in my mind as vividly as if I'm watching a movie." Jennifer Romanek Santora

" 'Top of the World' really touched my heart. I love readingyour stories!" Maureen Mahoney-Vitello

" OMG, Dahlia Bulbs is hilarious! Love those Italian names!" Rena Ponzi Previte

" 'Destiny' -- Now THAT is one great story." Barbara Roman

" As a former librarian, I can't help but love this piece about punctuation and emoticons. It may be my favorite." Gayle Miller Kerman

" 'Christmas, Carrots, and a Cat Named Charlie' is one of my favorite stories. It brought back many childhood Christmas memories." Joy LeBrasseur Evans

" You did it again! I love the story about punctuation and emoticons! You, friend, are the gift that keeps on giving! Looking forward to reading your next creation!" Cherie Visciano-Fineberg

" Lovely memories once again. Sometimes it is the simple things we remember that brought joy to our hearts." Lynn Field Draper


Dimensions (Overall): 8.5 Inches (H) x 5.5 Inches (W) x .56 Inches (D)
Weight: .7 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 248
Genre: Biography + Autobiography
Sub-Genre: Personal Memoirs
Publisher: Librastream LLC
Format: Paperback
Author: Robert P Simpson
Language: English
Street Date: July 1, 2019
TCIN: 91797383
UPC: 9781680610130
Item Number (DPCI): 247-39-8271
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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