The Bent Spoon<br> A Tale of Gumption Gold and Glory<p> In the 1930s college chums Tom and Barry embark on an adventure-packed journey that stretches from Estacada Oregon to a gold claim in the wilds of Wasilla Alaska. Along the way the pair and their partners hook up with a cunning old codger and his wily dog who changes their lives forever. And it all begins with a bent spoon.<p> Along the way they encounter troublemakers grizzlies and a cast of colorful characters. In the end they go to Alaska searching for gold only to discover the real treasures in their life-faith love friendship charity and family.