Tales from the Dork Side - Softcover

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Growing up is never easy. Growing up with bullies is even harder.And when you’re a skinny kid with no social skills, no athletic ability, and a speech impediment? You might as well be covered in bully bait.Bobby Fox was the boy eating alone in the cafeteria, playing alone at recess, and trying to stay away from the mean kids. But somehow, they always found him. And when they did, they tied him to a tree. Or tried to make him lick dog poop. Or got him in trouble with the police.But that didn’t stop Bobby. If he couldn’t play baseball, he’d make up his own version. If he didn’t have friends, he’d carry his pet Sea-Monkeys everywhere he went. And who wanted to play soccer at recess when there were holes to dig under the swings? No matter what the other kids said or did to him, Bobby always knew that someday, he’d be okay. His bullies didn’t defeat him. They simply gave him more to write about.Praise for TALES FROM THE DORK SIDE:"With a gut-busting blend of dry wit and delicious self-deprecation, R.J. Fox is the new spokesperson for those of us who bumped and bruised a path through adolescence."—Frank Morelli, author of No Sad Songs"Growing up can be tough, and R.J. doesn’t hold back in delivering the explosive melancholia of dealing with it, while keeping the tone sweet."—Vincent Daniels, author of Meaty Balls and Holly Jolly Nothing"Fox’s collection reminds us of a simpler time of being simply miserable, but does so with true heart and humor. His knack for telling painful stories in an honest, hilarious fashion makes him a necessary storyteller in these divisive times."—Michael A. Ferro, author of TITLE 13: A Novel"R.J. has created a funny and well-written collection, but at the same time a slightly painful and sadly accurate depiction of life back when bullying was just “kids being kids.”—Randy D Pearson, author of Driving Crazy and Trac Brothers"With his droll sense of humor, R.J. Fox joins the ranks of writers like David Sedaris, Spalding Gray, Garrison Keillor, and Jean Shepherd.—Anne Gauteau"Left me reeling in wonder as to the depths of human cruelty yet charmed by the fortitude of one’s resilience."—Melissa Grunow, author of Realizing River City"R.J. Fox shares the honest struggles of growing up highlighting the often-tough social situations with our peers that rocked our core. Reading this work pushes us to consider how the roles that others have played in our lives shape who we are today. And likewise, the impact we have had on others."—Lori Roddy, Executive Director of the Neutral Zone

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