Just what was it like to live in the
“good old days” Southern style? Jerry
Deriso demonstrates it plenty as he
writes down for posterity the many
amusing perks and quirks that make his
family the only one of its kind in the
world.
He defines the family
uniqueness down to four essential
things: “everknown”, big dogs, barbecue,
and fishing at Muckalee Creek
(specifically). He begins the story from
the family’s forefathers, as should any
family chronicle, recounting the
family’s French beginnings and the still
unknown grounds behind the metamorphosis
of the family name. As he narrates
along, he unavoidably reveals the
don’t-cross-me-or-you’ll-be-sorry kind
of grit that has passed on from
generation to generation, illustrated
most prominently by a grandmother named
Sis and his Grandpa Jones.
Because of the simple joys that his
family enjoyed together back when days
were much less advanced, he throws a
dark look at today’s modern families,
caught up with too frenetic a lifestyle
to properly raise kids and keep close
relations with kin.
Filled with memories poignant,
hilarious and even shocking, Jerry has
crafted this family memoir into a worthy
memento for the future Deriso
generations to come.
Find out
why those four things make Jerry
Deriso’s family truly unique!
Buy The Book:
Xlibris (Save Me A
Place In Heaven)
ISBN13 (TP)
978-1-4363-5663-3
ISBN13 (HB) 978-1-4363-5664-0
