Home Grown Stories & Home Fried Lies
by Mitch Jayne
Well, the Darling boys may not be known for speaking much, but here’s one who proves once again that he sure enough knows how to write. Home Grown Stories & Home Fried Lies is the latest book by Darling bass player and all-around raconteur Mitch Jayne.
Let us leave no room for doubt. This book is flat-out fantastic. If you have ever heard Mitch’s storytelling in person (and don’t forget about his super audio tapes also available at great discount prices through Weaver’s), you have had a glimpse of what’s in store for you in this special book, which will have you laughing at every turn of the page.
Mitch writes about everything from the Ozarks to Mayberry, but no matter what he writes about, it’s simply storytelling and writing at its very best. And the book is perfectly complemented throughout with with illustrations by highly-regarded artist Diana Jayne, Mitch’s talented wife. Some folks classify books like this as works of “humor.” This book transcends that description. It is completely hilarious, but also nostalgic, insightful, wise, and any other adjective you want to use that describes a meaningful work of art.
Don’t be surprised if this book wins all kinds of awards. But the real reward is simply in reading the book. This handsome paperback is 280 pages. Get it and see if you don’t start smiling instantly.
