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The Fourth Generation
The Fourth Generation is a novel set in Iowa and written by Bob Bancks, also the author of The Nightgown.
When you were a child, did you wish you had a secret place where no one would find you? A place where you were could run free and imagine cowboys, fairies and leprechauns. Such was the idyllic realm of the Maas children, Ed, Tim, and Jenny—the fourth generation to grow up on one special Iowa farm.
Some of the stories in The Fourth Generation are humorous and others are fraught with peril. Jenny, in particular, gets herself in many scrapes—almost drowning after breaking through thin ice, nearly being crushed by a steer at the county fair, and falling into a cold livestock watering tank. She also spends a unique summer caring for four young children while their mother recovers from an illness.
All three have romantic encounters. Ed changes an ex-girlfriend’s life perspective by sticking to his Christian values. Tim meets the love of his life, only to lose her in a tragic accident. He recovers by meeting a long-lost friend in a hospital. Jenny has several encounters with young gentlemen, and some are not pleasant. She finally meets her mate at an Iowa State basketball game.
All the while, the sand dune which had played an important part in their parent’s lives is always there to lend its romantic power to their young lives. These are the continuing stories of the Maas family—rural Iowans with a fierce determination to carry on their farm’s legacy.
When you were a child, did you wish you had a secret place where no one would find you? A place where you were could run free and imagine cowboys, fairies and leprechauns. Such was the idyllic realm of the Maas children, Ed, Tim, and Jenny—the fourth generation to grow up on one special Iowa farm.
Some of the stories in The Fourth Generation are humorous and others are fraught with peril. Jenny, in particular, gets herself in many scrapes—almost drowning after breaking through thin ice, nearly being crushed by a steer at the county fair, and falling into a cold livestock watering tank. She also spends a unique summer caring for four young children while their mother recovers from an illness.
All three have romantic encounters. Ed changes an ex-girlfriend’s life perspective by sticking to his Christian values. Tim meets the love of his life, only to lose her in a tragic accident. He recovers by meeting a long-lost friend in a hospital. Jenny has several encounters with young gentlemen, and some are not pleasant. She finally meets her mate at an Iowa State basketball game.
All the while, the sand dune which had played an important part in their parent’s lives is always there to lend its romantic power to their young lives. These are the continuing stories of the Maas family—rural Iowans with a fierce determination to carry on their farm’s legacy.
290 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 21, 2012
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About the author
Bob Bancks
13 books1 follower Bob and his wife, Jane, live on the family farm which was established in 1868 by his great grandfather. The farm has grown since its beginning , from the original 80 acres to 640 acres. Bob was raised on the farm. He worked and played there all his life. The pastures and corn fields are featured in his stories. Bob and Jane raised three sons and taught them the rewards of diligent work. After farming for 48 years they retired in 2008.
Bob started writing as a hobby. He had written some small essays before and some church skits, but never a novel. In fact, his first novel “The Nightgown.”
To his surprise, he discovered readers actually liked his prose. He continues to write using the thoughts from his many hours in the tractor or combine cab. His writings give a different perspective on the lives of rural America. His stories take the reader on a trip which reveals not all rural living is drudgery and heart ache, but there are many fun and romantic times involved.
Bob started writing as a hobby. He had written some small essays before and some church skits, but never a novel. In fact, his first novel “The Nightgown.”
To his surprise, he discovered readers actually liked his prose. He continues to write using the thoughts from his many hours in the tractor or combine cab. His writings give a different perspective on the lives of rural America. His stories take the reader on a trip which reveals not all rural living is drudgery and heart ache, but there are many fun and romantic times involved.
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April 16, 2017
Farm Family Life
This was a book that pulled you into a good Christian family. You felt like you were sharing their life.
This was a book that pulled you into a good Christian family. You felt like you were sharing their life.
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