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GO ON A JOURNEY TO JUNEAU, ALASKA

This is a true story about the adventures of a man who flies to Juneau, Alaska to care for his colorful uncle who is in the final days of battling cancer. Not knowing what to expect or if he was prepared, Fredric Brewer travels to this northern city tucked away within towering mountain ranges and frigid Pacific waters.

Once he touches down, he witnesses the activity and majestic beauty of the region that make it so unique. He does his best to keep his uncle comfortable while learning a little more about the family member who was always a mystery to him growing up. During his stay, he learns more about the man, the state and the disease.

The sounds of rushing water cascading off the roof and hitting the ground were the first signals it was morning. The cutting wind that had howled me to sleep the night before had changed to rain and was now periodically tapping the windowpane. It must have been coming down for quite a while because it washed away most of the five inches of snow that had accumulated from two straight days of storms. There were green trees again outside my window covered with a wet sheen and a misty haze from the warmer temperatures. The ever-changing weather of Juneau had again surprised me this morning with another unexpected picture.

–From the book JOE JACK

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Fredric Brewer
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Fredric Brewer was born and raised in Racine, Wisconsin and is one of six children born to Lorraine and Fredric Brewer Sr. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin with an English degree. After school, he moved to Chicago to open up his own advertising agency Part Three (PartThree.com). He continues to live there now with his wife and two children.

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On September 20, 2017 | 1 Comments | Uncategorized |

Fredric Brewer is intereviewed about the book Joe Jack. He shares his background along with revealing the inspiration for his book. He also explains some of the unique features of Juneau, AK and his uncle Joe.

Click here to listen.

A portion of the profits from this book will be donated to Gateway for Cancer Research. Gateway is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization committed to funding innovative cancer clinical trials that help people living with cancer to feel better, live longer and conquer cancer TODAY!

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Great Human Story

Great story telling -- talented writer. You told a great human story. Fred 1, Bear 0. Enjoyed it very much.

Michelle H. Vorison

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2018-02-05T19:53:22+00:00

Michelle H. Vorison

Great story telling -- talented writer. You told a great human story. Fred 1, Bear 0. Enjoyed it very much.

This is a great read!

The book will stir your emotions but yet still make you smile as the author shares his day-to-day activities and thoughts while caring for his uncle against the beautiful back-drop of Alaska. His experience reminds you to appreciate life’s small pleasures and not take them for granted.

KS

5.0
2018-02-05T19:55:44+00:00

KS

The book will stir your emotions but yet still make you smile as the author shares his day-to-day activities and thoughts while caring for his uncle against the beautiful back-drop of Alaska. His experience reminds you to appreciate life’s small pleasures and not take them for granted.

I love it!

I loved reading about Joe's colorful adventures and the beautiful landscape and history of Juneau. I laughed, cried and daydreamed about someday visiting this beautiful place. The author also does a nice job relaying the everyday aspects of caregiving -- a perspective we don't often talk or hear about.

Amazon Review

5.0
2018-02-05T19:56:27+00:00

Amazon Review

I loved reading about Joe's colorful adventures and the beautiful landscape and history of Juneau. I laughed, cried and daydreamed about someday visiting this beautiful place. The author also does a nice job relaying the everyday aspects of caregiving -- a perspective we don't often talk or hear about.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book!

Author told a lovely story of compassion, respect and a bit of intrigue regarding Joe's past. Also weaved a bit of an Alaskan travelogue. A very enjoyable and, at times emotional journey.

Amazon Review

5.0
2018-02-05T19:57:05+00:00

Amazon Review

Author told a lovely story of compassion, respect and a bit of intrigue regarding Joe's past. Also weaved a bit of an Alaskan travelogue. A very enjoyable and, at times emotional journey.

Author told a lovely story

Author told a lovely story of compassion, respect and a bit of intrigue regarding Joe's past. Also weaved a bit of an Alaskan travelogue. A very enjoyable and, at times emotional journey.

Amazon Review

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2018-02-05T19:58:21+00:00

Amazon Review

Author told a lovely story of compassion, respect and a bit of intrigue regarding Joe's past. Also weaved a bit of an Alaskan travelogue. A very enjoyable and, at times emotional journey.
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