This is Larry Landgraf's seventh book, but his third non-fiction (or non-friction, as he likes to call it). It doesn't chafe like his others with its PG rating. Tales from the Riverside reveals the hardships of living in his swamp on the Texas Gulf Coast and dealing with killer bees, alligators, snakes, and hordes of nasty critters on a daily basis. Living in a swamp isn't for everyone, but you can take your shoes off and take a fling on the wild side with Tales from the Riverside. Feel the danger from the safety and comfort of your own home and without the need for professional medical services. What would possess a person to live in this dangerous place? Landgraf also reveals the beauty of his swamp. His beloved Ellen first came to his swamp in 2009. There is even a story by her from her perspective about living in Larry's swamp. Pictures are included in this crazy, brutal, story of survival. Larry has narrowly escaped death several times. He narrowly escaped death during Hurricane Harvey in 2017, from which he is still recovering (PTSD which he thinks may last forever). In 2023, his tractor pulling a brush hog ran him down. He luckily missed the large back tire, but the 800 lb. mower deck (cutter blades not turning) got him completely, one of the hard rubber tires running over his face. He proved once again how tough he was that day. Maybe an angel was there too. You won't want to miss 'Tales From the Riverside'.
