Dogie Days Summer 1972 - Paperback

Set in the small town of Dumas on the windswept high plains of the Texas Panhandle, Dogie Days Summer 1972 follows Willy Slade, a teenage boy struggling to find his place in a world marked by grief, temptation, and an often-tested faith. Torn between the desire to live righteously and the pull of his own flawed nature, Willy longs to honor the values he has been taught-even as the foundation of his world begins to crumble.

When his younger brother is diagnosed with leukemia, hope gives way to despair. His parents, the local doctors, and even his pastor seem to accept the heartbreaking prognosis. But Willy refuses to believe the story is over. Convinced that St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis offers his brother's only chance to live, he sets out on a desperate journey fueled by love, determination, and unwavering hope. Along the way, he encounters danger, difficult choices, and life-changing discoveries that force him to confront not only the realities of the world around him but also the struggles within his own heart.

Filled with humor, heartbreak, memorable characters, and spiritual insight, Dogie Days Summer 1972 is a compelling coming-of-age novel that explores the enduring power of faith, the strength of family, and the courage to hope when every circumstance argues against it. Readers of all ages will be drawn into Willy's unforgettable journey and reminded that God's grace often shines brightest in life's darkest moments.