Dad's Tweed Coat: Small Wisdoms, Hidden Comforts, Unexpected Joys

by Jim Reed

SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR. IN NEW, FINE CONDITION WITH FINE DUST JACKET.

160 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 1996

About the author

Jim Reed is a native of Tuscaloosa and graduate of the University of Alabama. His early career in broadcasting and public relations ended 37 years ago when he founded Reed Books and the Museum of Fond Memories in Downtown Birmingham. Jim's writing career has continued since the age of four. He has published a dozen books and hundreds of stories about his life in Alabama. His weekly columns appear on the internet, as do his audio podcasts.

Jim frequently speaks to groups and classes about the joy of writing, the joy of reading, and the joy of not have bosses for 37 years.

Reed is married to editor Liz Reed, with whom he has raised three children. Seven grandchildren call him "Poppy."

Reviews

[Tim Hart · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent collection of short essays. Slightly sentimental and definitely humorous.