Adam Gamble

Michael Tougias and Adam Gamble had good lives: married with two children each, nice homes in the suburbs, jobs that paid the bills, and frequent fishing trips out on the ocean. But those comfortable lives had cracks in them and soon they found themselves hit by a rogue wave of divorce, financial hardship, addiction, and career upheaval. What kept them going-and helped them navigate the rough waters of middle age-was fishing and friendship. Alone...

Simple text and illustrations show how humans and animals enjoy using a lake. Children are introduced to the practice of using polite salutations and greetings.