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Russ Munson

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Born

Seattle, WA, The United States

Website

Https://www.russmunsonbooks.net

Genre

Historical Fiction, Young Adult, Nonfiction

Influences

Nature, people, and the universe of ideas around me.

Member Since

January 2025

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Russ Munson grew up in the small town of Issaquah, Washington, nestled in the Pacific Northwest's Squak Valley.

His vivid memories of rural and small-town life; forests, streams and hayfields, and the closeness of the local community continue to shape his writing today.

After serving in the military Russ built a career in media, broadcast, sports and entertainment.

Russ's essays and books explore personal growth, overcoming of everyday challenges, and the importance of quiet perseverance. Humor and irony are never far behind.

Russ believes deeply in the power of relationships--those we build, nurture and sometimes rediscover. His stories reflect that belief offering readers a blend of emotional truth, gentle wisdom and the bittersweet beauty o ...more

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Average rating: 4.38 · 56 ratings · 27 reviews · 3 distinct works • Similar authors

	The Stranger in Me: Adventures in Squak Valley 4.51 avg rating — 43 ratings — published 2025 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A New View of You: Inspiration, Motivation & Love 3.90 avg rating — 10 ratings — published 2025 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Three Angry Foursomes: Golf: The Unforgiving Game really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 3 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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THE WARTBURG MODEL: Duty, Honor & Betrayal

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Russ Munson rated a book it was amazing The Evolution of a Heel-Grabber: A Portrait of the Passive-Aggressive Man by Boyd Barrett	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
I bought this book out of curiosity, read the first pages with a bit of reluctance, and then found myself unexpectedly drawn in. As Boyd Barrett revisits the biblical story of Jacob and Esau and parallels it with his own life, something in the narrat ...more
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Russ Munson answered Karen's question: Hi Mr. Munson. My husband and I were just visiting Palm Springs all the way from NJ. We were having lunch at the restaurant in Mission Hills on Wednesday 3/5. I believe you were there too sitting across from us! You handed your book to a few of your gentlemen friends. As an avid reader, I wanted to ask if you wrote the book but I didn't want to intrude. Now I'm sorry I didn't approach you (if in fact it was you)? Hi Karen, Yes , I think that must have been me . Handing a lighthearted golf comedy fiction book I wrote to guys I golf with . The characters in the book are actually based on these golfers plus some others at Mission Hills and also tge Westin Pete Dy See Full Answer
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Russ Munson rated a book it was amazing Discipling Your Grandchildren: A Guide to Leaving a Lasting Legacy by Stephen White	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Stephen White brings both his ministerial wisdom and his lived experience as a father of six and grandfather of ten to this remarkable book. As I read, I found myself shifting between roles—grandparent, parent, and even grandson. Each perspective all ...more
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― Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, Don Quixote

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