“I suppose there's a time in practically every young boy's life when he's affected by that wonderful disease of puppy love. I don't mean the kind a boy has for the pretty little girl that lives down the road. I… — Wilson Rawls Copy Share Image
“I believe a boy can have anything in life that he wants once he starts working for it. The main thing is not to give up. It makes no difference how tough things get, just bow your back, keep working,… — Wilson Rawls Copy Share Image
After the last shovel of dirt was patted in place, I sat down and let my mind drift back through the years. I thought… — Wilson Rawls Copy Share Image
“I suppose there's a time in practically every young boy's life when he's affected by that wonderful disease of puppy love. I don't mean… — Wilson Rawls Copy Share Image
“It's hard for a man to stand and watch an old hound fight against such odds, especially if that man has memories in his… — Wilson Rawls Copy Share Image
“I have never been back to the Ozarks. All I have left are my dreams and memories, but if God is willing, some day… — Wilson Rawls Copy Share Image
Old Dan must have known he was dying. Just before he drew his last breath, he opened his eyes and looked at me. Then… — Wilson Rawls Copy Share Image
“looked over to where I had dropped my net. There it was right where I had dropped it; wide open and not a monkey… — Wilson Rawls Copy Share Image
It's strange indeed how memories can lie dormant in a man's mind for so many years. Yet those memories can be awakened and brought… — Wilson Rawls Copy Share Image
Daisy smiled and said, "Jay Berry, you won't die. You may think you will, but you won't. In a day or two, you'll be… — Wilson Rawls Copy Share Image
“I wanted so much to step over and pick them up. Several times I tried to move my feet, but they seemed to be… — Wilson Rawls Copy Share Image
“We’re going to build a big pen out of that chicken wire,” he said. “It’ll have a top on it and a door with… — Wilson Rawls Copy Share Image
I buried Little Ann by the side of Old Dan. I knew that was where she wanted to be. I also buried a part… — Wilson Rawls Copy Share Image
“Men," said Mr. Kyle, "people have been trying to understand dogs ever since the beginning of time. One never knows what they'll do. You… — Wilson Rawls Copy Share Image
I'd like to take a walk far back in the flinty hills and search for a souvenir, an old double-bitted ax stuck deep in… — Wilson Rawls Copy Share Image
I had heard the old Indian legend about the red fern. How a little Indian boy and girl were lost in a blizzard and… — Wilson Rawls Copy Share Image
Some time in the night I got up, tiptoed to my window, and looked out at my doghouse. It looked so lonely and empty… — Wilson Rawls Copy Share Image
