Bud & Me : The True Adventures of the Abernathy Boys
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Amazing true story!
This is the most incredible story of two young boys I have ever read, written by the wife of one of them. They were the sons of "Catch 'em Alive" Jack Abernathy, a friend of Theodore Roosevelt and they covered thousands of miles ALONE from coast to coast, mostly on horseback, but sometimes driving a small car that their father bought for them! This could never happen today, two little boys riding into town and checking themselves into a hotel, but their story is absolutely mesmerizing and fit for children and entertaining enough for adults as well. There are some narrow escapes but also some wonderful moments, like being given a tour of the Wright Brothers factory by one of the brothers. And best of all, it is all TRUE! I can't remember a book I have read lately that was as engrossing as this one!
Cute old-time story in audio book
A very cute, true story, told in a light way without too much detail. Would have liked more in depth details, but it's told from a grandpa-by-the-fireplace perspective. I enjoyed listening to it while traveling, but not worth the super high prices that the actual out of print books were going for. The audio book was the only decent price at $24+postage at the time of purchase. Worth that, but not more IMHO.
Very well written!
This my is second copy of this book. I read it to my grandchildren and they liked it so much I gave them the first one so I had to buy another because I will read it again and again? Also this book shows how wonderful life can be without the propaganda and bs of television could anyone you know even an adult that could do such a thing these days? Another book I highly recommend is Shadows on the Koyukok by Sidney Huntington another well written spellbinding true life story. Mr. Huntington died at 96 in 2015.
giving children responsiblity for their own care in old times
Read the story earlier so I sent this one as a gift. A very interesting story about 2 brothers, nine and five, and their trip by themselves by horseback from Oklahoma territory to Santa Fe,Nm. Was this irresponsible parenting. Read it yourself and make your mind up.
great true story!
Any age of readers will enjoy this story of two brave and adventuresome young boys who traveled across the country at a very early age! That would never happen in this day when many parents don't even allow their kids to play outside by themselves!
Excellent True Story
Wonderful story of John Abernathy's sons who were as adventurous as their father. A time during which children were allowed to be free to experience life, sustain themselves and know the parents were certain children were mature enough to handle all situations.
Truth is more amazing than fiction
I found a flyer at a local diner for this book and purchased it. My husband and I devoured it. Its lost history, an amazing story, and will keep you on the edge of your seat. Temple and Louis "Bud" Abernathy set out on adventures...alone. At first I was rather horrified at this, until you read the story and realized, there is much more to the story than appears. To under the rest of the story, buy Catch Em Alive Jack, (ignore the foreword, its horrible), and read about Jack Abernathy, Bud and Temple's father. There are some small differences in the stories, which will just result in more interesting conversation over the dinner table. I hope they make a movie out of this book... and a sequel about Jack.
Amazing Story that Couldn't Happen Today
I think most listeners' first reaction is that this story couldn't possibly be true. The second reaction will likely be "How could any father allow this?!" Today Dad would likely be charged with neglect and the boys put in foster care, and many readers may be disturbed that Dad allowed it a century ago. Whatever we think about Dad's parenting, his sons had great adventures, well worth listening to. I also bought the book as a gift, and the newspaper photos and captions reproduced in it will take away any doubts that this is a true tale.
Inspiring!!!
This was the best book I've read in a long time. Talk about a parent letting his children fly from the nest! And the boys at such young ages being so responsible, adventurous and courageous. This totally amazed me in a generation when children expect to be entertained without taking responsibility for keeping themselves gainfully occupied. This was a birthday present to our older son who is reading it to his 3 sons. He says all of them are enjoying it! Can't say enough good about this book!
My eight year old grandson loved this adventure
My eight year old grandson loved this adventure. We would report the father if this happened today. It was a different world then.
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