Grampa's Way
by Ross L. Clarke

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When thirteen-year-old Nathan loses both his parents, Social Services seems likely to be his next stop. Surprisingly, his maternal grandfather, a freewheeling soul if ever there was one, steps in to offer guardianship and support. Can Grampa nurture the young teen appropriately? Will Grampa help Nathan navigate the trauma he suffered at the hands of his abusive father? Does Grampa understand what happens at school? Can he advise Nathan about girls and dating and sex? Can Nathan live up to his grandfather’s principles? Although Grampa is a pot-smoking, latte-drinking, porch-sitting kind of guy, he is also a force to be reckoned with. Having rejected many of society’s norms for himself, how will he react if Nathan chooses not to follow his lead? Will Grampa’s stories, outlook on life, and unique philosophies be sufficient to guide Nathan through all life has to offer—the good, the bad, and the otherwise? Will Grampa’s powerful example provide the tools that Nathan needs to become the man he wants to be? Grampa’s Way is a simple coming of age tale for Nathan and a heartwarming story about a boy and his grandfather. This story offers an alternative way to think about the structure of family, to imagine wealth, and to exist as individuals in an often complex and hurtful world. Grampa’s Way encourages respect, acceptance, kindness, and generosity as lifelong pursuits.

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Ross L. Clarke became interested in human behaviour when he experienced physical abuse as a child and young teenager at the hands of his father. After an early career as a pilot, first in the Royal Canadian Air Force and then for Canadian Pacific Airlines, he returned to school, earning Bachelor and Master degrees in Humanistic Psychology. He had a private psychotherapy practice for several decades and was very much aware that current teaching methods do little to empower people. He cared deeply about people and was willing to spend endless hours with those who truly needed his help. Mr. Clarke felt compelled to write this story, especially after a psychic asked him how his book was coming along, before he had gotten started. He took her advice to begin writing, and Grampa’s Way is the result. It is his first and last publication, and while written as a fictional account, all the experiences portrayed in the book are both personal and true. Ross L. Clarke died in September 2021, at the age of eighty-six. He is survived by his wife, Betty, and three adult children. He lived in West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

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