This Man Called Bunk

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"This Man Called Bunk" follows a man who went to work in Baltimore City in 1926 and never returned, leaving his wife and four young children with no explanation. His wife raised the children with the help of her brother and sister and never remarried. Years later, his granddaughter Jenny Lynn became curious about what caused her grandfather to leave. There were many theories in the family about his reason for leaving. Some dismissed his disappearance as being inconsiderate and thoughtless, others said he left for another woman, but the one person who stood up for him over the years was his wife, Florence. Jenny Lynn knew there was more to the story and was determined to search for an answer. The key to her family mystery may be closer than she thinks.

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Family Life Fiction - Book Viral Review
Jeanne Ward interweaves 3 very different generations in her engrossing biographical book, 'This Man Called Bunk'. Intensely curious about her Grandfather-affectionally named "Bunk"- from a young age, Ward sets out on her own personal journey to solve a mystery - why he deserted her vivacious and attractive Grandmother, 'Mus' and their young children.
Ward describes a very happy childhood, spending much time with her extended family, enjoying their differences, and forging a close relationship with her father. However, as she grew, she realised something was missing - her Father's Father. She soon realised that her Grandmother's glowing perception of him differed from that of her Father and his siblings, whose reluctance to talk about him fired her curiosity.
This absorbing part biographical, part creative story, tracks the life of Bunk, told through the eyes of the author and by proxy, those of his adoring wife, Mus. Through painstaking research, Ward builds not only a picture of his life, but also of his characteristics and motivations; his impulsiveness; his dreams; his strength of belief in romance and the weaknesses of his personality, and the loyalty throughout of his childhood sweetheart.
Through her unswerving investigation of his lifespan, Ward reveals a mirror into her own upbringing, as his decisions weave an influence on her family and her own childhood.
She brings to life the flamboyant Mus, and her family, who outshine-but do not outdo-the rather more conservative but loving family on her mother's side, along with experiences reminiscent of many from the time of her youth, creating a fascinating look into mid-20th century history.
Delivered with an easy and relaxed narrative, Ward transports you effortlessly into the world of her childhood, where her characters leap from the page creating a timeless imagery along with heartfelt poetry.
This Man Called Bunk is certainly recommended.

Author Bio

Jeanne Ward is a retired elementary school teacher who resides in Fulton County, Pennsylvania with her menagerie of animals. Originally from Baltimore, Maryland, she grew up as an only child with a love of animals and a passion for writing.