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DaddyWilk · 06-02-2007, 18:47

Per the SFAS packing list, a candidate is allowed to bring the Bible, the Ranger HB, or a novel to Camp M.

Which did you take with you, would you take with you, or plan to take with you? And why.

I think I'd take Stephen King's "The Stand." I never finished it when I was a kid and have always meant to. My dad has always been a King fan, and in the process of encouraging me to read at a young age, he introduced me to SK's works. I read a few of SK's books and started "The Stand" but moved on to other things (like baseball and girls) before I got very deep in. Now that my dad is 75 and very sick, I want to be near him. Because duty calls, I can't. So, instead, I'm finding myself revisiting everything we've done together over the years. Reading old SK books is one way to keep him close to me right now.

The point is I'd select a book that reminded me of the strongest person I’ve ever known. I think I could a little inspiration in that. How about you?

06-02-2007, 18:47	#1
DaddyWilk Asset Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 5	Which book did you (would you) bring? Per the SFAS packing list, a candidate is allowed to bring the Bible, the Ranger HB, or a novel to Camp M. Which did you take with you, would you take with you, or plan to take with you? And why. I think I'd take Stephen King's "The Stand." I never finished it when I was a kid and have always meant to. My dad has always been a King fan, and in the process of encouraging me to read at a young age, he introduced me to SK's works. I read a few of SK's books and started "The Stand" but moved on to other things (like baseball and girls) before I got very deep in. Now that my dad is 75 and very sick, I want to be near him. Because duty calls, I can't. So, instead, I'm finding myself revisiting everything we've done together over the years. Reading old SK books is one way to keep him close to me right now. The point is I'd select a book that reminded me of the strongest person I’ve ever known. I think I could a little inspiration in that. How about you?
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