A childhood memoir about hard work and achieving your dreams.
Working on the family farm in the middle of the North Dakota prairie to fulfill his dreams, Dwight is continuously plagued by misfortunes. Will he be able to succeed?
In this humorous memoir, the reader is returned to the nostalgia of the 1950s and sixties and experiences first-hand the triumphs and tragedies of a young boy during an era of mechanical discoveries. Through entrepreneurial innovations and hilarious situations involving motorcycles, tractors, toys - and even the kitchen sink - he learns valuable lessons that last him a lifetime.
"Wow! I loved this story. Hilarious and extremely well written. I felt as though I was on a motorcycle riding alongside, cheering him on, knowing he would succeed all along. In fact, his optimism, good cheer, determination, and willingness to dust himself off and get back on the bike and move forward will inspire us all to do the same. Wisdom gleaned from perseverance through difficult times while developing a character that could not be found any other way. I am certain you will enjoy this work of art as much as I did."
-Marc B.
"An accurate portrayal of growing up in the sixties in North Dakota. I began reading this book one Sunday evening, and didn't put it down until I had read the final page. Dwight did a very good job of describing how farming families in North Dakota had to rely on their own learned skills and resources, and sometimes good fortune to be successful. I believe this book would be a good eye opener for young people today, many who were pampered in their childhood, and do not know what true hard work really is. Along with many heartbreaking setbacks that were part of the book, there were also moments of humor that puts a smile on the readers face. As a fellow sixties farmer's child in North Dakota, I say congrats on a job well done Mr. Hinkel."
-Philip
“After reading Modern Motorcycle Mechanics By J.B. Nicholson multiple times, I had spent countless hours rebuilding the clutch, throttle, choke, spark advance, and front brake. I was now ready for the moment of truth.”