What if all the stars in the nighttime sky weren't just stars but were the Campfires in the Sky the dearly departed sat around while telling the true tales of their lives."
I asked him to save me a seat by the fire.
This book contains a series of true-life stories written as practice notes for telling those tales around the Campfire; somewhere in "The Great Beyond."
In this first edition of over 60 true stories that some say reads like fiction, the author, Joseph DiGangi, takes you on his journey of self-discovery and reflection. His unique storytelling style brings to life his experiences and insights from a lifetime of adventure, curiosity, and desire.
DiGangi's true tales feature a variety of documented stories, interviews, and interactions with a diverse range of people, from the Rich and Famous to the Poor and Dangerous.
You'll meet the Imperial Wizard of the Ku Klux Klan, an Indian Sikh Yogi Guru, a Philippine psychic healer, New Orleans' finest transgender performers, and many more interesting people from Woodstock, Aspen, and the Anti-War Movement.
These Campfire Stories reveal several behind-the-scenes peeks into the world of National and International Politics, the Iranian Hostage Crisis, and his family's personal experiences with the 9/11 Twin Towers tragedy.
There are enough engaging tales told in this book to satisfy every reader's appetite, ranging from Sex, Drugs, and Rock & Roll and a whole lot of foolishness, but also delves deeply into many personal experiences involving marriage, divorce, and family history, including the birth & death cycles of his son, twin sister, and parents.
DiGangi's engaging oral history, spanning the 1950s to the present day, highlights the importance of shaping one's destiny rather than simply accepting fate. It also reveals his moments of confusion, self-doubt, and fear, presented with humor and forgiveness.
This book is written in a format best described as an entertaining oral history translated and documented into the written word.
These are the kind of stories you would share around the campfire while roasting marshmallows and sharing fine wine with your good friends.
This edition of my new book, Campfires in the Sky, includes several unique publishing features:
One: I pledge to donate 100% of all the book's profits to the top-rated American charities that support children with cancer causes, such as St. Jude's Hospital, The Children's Cancer Center, and the Hopes and Heroes Children's Cancer Fund.
Two: To minimize operating costs and maximize the funds available for charitable donations, I’m offering you an easy-to-read, instantly downloadable E-Flip Book with page-turning features that work on all devices. This special edition is entirely separate from my Amazon Books account, eliminating all their usual expenses, fees, and commissions. However, you can still use a click-through system inside the flipbook to leave a legitimate book review on Amazon.com, even though your purchase was made through our website.
Three: Unlike most publishers, I am not charging a fixed price for this special fundraising edition; instead, you get to choose the pledge amount you feel this project is worth.
Four: At the end of the book, there is a special clickable link that allows you, the reader, to submit your own Campfire story for possible inclusion in future editions of this series.
No specific subject matters or writing style are required. Your story doesn’t have to be happy, sad, amazing, or perfect. It just needs to be your own short, true tale, written in your authentic voice. Remember, we're not looking for your complete autobiography or a deep philosophical essay on life, just a story.
Imagine sitting around the warm glow of the Campfires in the Sky, roasting marshmallows and sipping good wine, while sharing a story you'd want to tell your friends. Tell us your tale in 1,200 words or less. A group of editors and I will read your story, and if it rings a bell, your Campfire Story will be published in the next edition of "Campfires in the Sky - Book Two."
Your participation is essential to the success of this unique publishing and fundraising concept, so please join our ever-expanding community around the Campfire and share this website with all your email contacts and on social media. Please encourage them to join you in this fun, new storytelling and fundraising adventure!
