Shot: A Rifle’s True Tales of a Prairie Farm

Shot a long-barrel single-shot rifle shares stories of intrigue repose and character&;all as they occurred on Rudy&;s farm on the North Dakota prairie. Rudy himself an endearing soul returns home from World War II with an artificial limb to operate a vibrant diversified farm where even routine life is replete with adventures. Picture sheep escaping a burning building ravaging hogs being loaded for butcher bulls charging man and vehicles and horses racing wide-eyed down a country lane. Picture also adventures from wild animals prairie fires brutal winters and marauding dogs. Add in colorful hired men unforgiving firearms an even an Indian fight. Shot&;s adventures arise from challenges on the farm. Rudy faces them with persistence compassion and creativity. His eldest son Tommy while dumfounded by Rudy&;s resilience has a variety of his own exploits. Both are consumed by the farm work while at the same time absorbed in perpetual drama some of which is severe and debilitating. Only with a deep faith in God are they able to thrive. Altogether Rudy&;s farm pops like a television series with episode after episode. Shot tells his tales&;truth is stranger than fiction&;with aplomb. He brings you in to feel present and engaged. You&;ll enjoy Shot. You&;ll never forget his farm.