Oak Tree Tales

by Bob Bancks

This is a collection of short stories written by Bob Bancks. Some are true and some are fiction. They range from romance to torture, fantasy to real life. Bob has written some of these tales years ago and several he dreamt up while working on his farm.

204 pages, Paperback

Published October 8, 2017

About the author

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.

Reviews

[Misty · Rating 3 out of 5]

Bancks is a terrific storyteller, and this collection showcases both his humor and his range. Some of the longer stories have a deep historical flavor, bringing to life a time long past; some of the stories are contemporary thrillers with damsels in distress, ghosts laid to rest, and clever home-town detectives getting to the bottom of lies. The real gems of the collection are Bancks' reminisces about the people and places of his childhood, which come vividly to life in his unique voice and will leave you feeling slightly nostalgic for innocent times of yore. Readers of Bancks' several novels will be sure to treasure these tales.