Robert Dukes

Bob the Blob: Tales of a Husky Boy . . . Robert Dukes

Bob the Blob is about a husky boy's journey through life in the 1950's and 1960's. The setting is Dugger, a small coal mining town in southern Indiana. Bob relates funny stories about his family which include his grandparents, parents and two older brothers. Many of the town's "characters" are also mentioned. He tells stories about what it was like to live in Dugger and all the escapades he had with his brothers. Everything from funerals, shopping, haircuts, Friday night at the movies and family vacations are included in Bob's book. One interesting aspect of Bob's life was that his grandpa and both parents were the town doctors. Many of his tales involve being the son of Drs Joe and Betty and the grandson of Dr. Fred. Bob the Blob had his ups and downs but he always prevailed in the end!