The Waterslide - Paperback

by Dennis Krull (Illustrator), Karen Duerre Bodway (Contribution by), Brett A. Bodway (Author)

It's off to summer camp for Grant Nestled in the woods along a northern Minnesota lake, Coach Johnson plans a Camp Olympics and chooses team captains. Grant becomes anxious and fearful as he wonders what team he'll be chosen for. "He was dreading the moment when no one else was left to pick except him." What Olympic event will he have to participate in and will he let his teammates down? "He hung his head and pondered how he could avoid the embarrassment of having to participate and letting his teammates down." Will Grant be able to overcome his fears and help his team succeed in bringing home the gold in the camp Olympics? "He jettisoned through the water like a torpedo as he kicked toward the finish line." Enter the world of "The Waterslide" to find out This book is an inspiring story about a boy who, with the help of his Dad, learns to overcome his fears and experience the joy of finding his true gifts. It also teaches children about the importance of paying it forward and giving back to their community. Ten percent of author proceeds from the sale of "The Waterslide" will be donated to the Big Brothers Big Sisters Program. Your purchase of this book will help make a difference

Author Biography

Brett Allen Bodway was born March 10, 1963 in Minneapolis, Minn., to Phillip and Mary (Johnson) Bodway. He spent much of his childhood in the McGregor, Minn., area where he graduated from McGregor High School in 1981. Brett attended community college in Brainerd, Minn., before transferring to Bemidji State University, Bemidji, Minn., where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in communications. Brett eventually settled in Fargo, N.D., where he spent his entire 24-year career working in television production at KVLY-TV (formerly KTHI-TV) and KXJB-TV. On July 19, 1997, Brett married the love of his life, Karen Duerre, in West Fargo, N.D. They made their home in Fargo, N.D. and on Sept. 28, 1999 were blessed with the birth of their son, Grant. Brett was a wonderful father and family was very important to him. Brett was an avid Minnesota Twins and Minnesota Vikings fan. He enjoyed writing, coin collecting, photography, and researching his family tree. Brett lost his life to complications following surgery to remove a brain tumor on March 17, 2010; seven days after his 47th birthday. He is lovingly survived by his wife, Karen; son, Grant; his parents, Phillip and Mary Bodway, McGregor, Minn.; a sister, Lisa (Tony) Neururer, Grand Rapids, Minn.; a brother, Bart (Sheila) Bodway, Bloomington, Minn.; and several nieces and nephews.