"A remarkably kind man, with a corny sense of humor, a quiet intelligence, and a twinkle in his eye, Sylvester James Kuenster lighted up the world wherever he went. His children and grandchildren loved him and still strive to walk in his footsteps. This account of his life reminds us how his words could tickle or comfort, and how his steady manner held together a family of nine children in more or less peaceful harmony with love - and the iron will of his wife, Helen McManmon Kuenster, my mother. Most of the stories that form the basis of this book were written by "Steve" - as Helen called him - and were contributed to the family newsletter, T.A.L.K. (To All Linkage Kuensters), during the twenty years of its publication (1987-2007)." - provided by editor.
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