Joseph Schmidt candidly describes a wide range of remarkable real-life escapades in this engaging collection of true stories. His tales bring to life growing up in a Midwestern Mennonite family; rambunctious teenage years in California; unforgettable travels through India; and the quirky adventures of corporate life in Manhattan. Each story is a celebration of a moment in time. The Simple Truth vividly portrays the unexpected, humorous, and often surprising nature of human experience.