Jospeh Wore Tennis Shoes:
Stories From Small Town Journalism
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Dale Kovar recounts his 50-year career working at Minnesota weekly newspapers, weaving together reprints of original news articles, interesting feature stories, pointed opinion columns, and colorful anecdotes.
You’ll laugh out loud and maybe shed a tear or two. You might jump to your feet and shout “Yeah!” or throw the book across the room in anger. At least it won’t be boring.
Like a newspaper itself, this collection has something for everyone.
Dale began writing a sports column for his hometown newspaper while he was in high school. After college and a newspaper-specific training course, he entered the field full-time and hasn’t left. He progressed through various roles of newspaper work, including 20 years as a minority owner.
This book follows his career path and includes many reprints of his best writing, employing a variety of styles and spanning numerous topics. He tells of his highs and lows in the industry, with notes of lessons learned, and personal ties to people and places.
A fierce advocate for free speech, Kovar holds nothing back in criticizing the big media and government for their shortcomings. Throughout, his strong Christian faith is on display. Plus there are some just plain fun pieces as well.
From the top of a water tower to an upside down gymnast; from a day in kindergarten to a state political convention; from a six-overtime basketball game to an April Fool’s front page; from getting burned by a phony letter to the editor to an actual office fire.
You don’t know what’s next until you turn the page. If one story doesn’t resonate with you, there’s a good chance the following one will.
