Reflections Along a Prairie Path
by Gerald Dufault

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These unique prairie short stories, which explore topics from Cars to Christmas and Ghosts to Guitars, feature memorable characters who will remain your friends long after you have read this book. Hector's Grocery Run - Ride with Hec as he reluctantly makes a shopping trip on a cold, snowy Saturday winter morning. V as in Valentin - The touching story of a disadvantaged boy facing up to the challenge of his worst tormentor. Santa Drives a Foreign Car - A cold trek across the prairies on the Trans Canada Highway reveals the spirit of Christmas Eve. Pickerel That Won't Freeze - Learn how you might hide those beauties that you just can't catch and release. Car wash and Crush - An anonymous car owner suffers the consequences of getting rid of his lemon. Limbs, Guitars and Violins - Adrien sees more than his reflection in the instruments he lovingly polishes. These and other great narratives, monologues and vignettes will warm your heart and bring a smile to your lips!

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Gerald Dufault was born and raised in the beautiful Parkland District of Manitoba, in the village of Ste. Rose du Lac where he developed his great love of the prairie landscape. As a teenager, he became part of the great migration from Rural to Urban Centres during the 1960s. After visiting Expo67, he attended University, worked a variety of jobs and eventually pursued a career in the fledgling computer industry. Gerald enjoys Art, Literature and Poetry and is an accomplished Guitarist. He and his wife Denise reside in Winnipeg.

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Gerald Dufault

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