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How many pages does it take to capture the essence of one life? One could say that it is an impossible task, and yet these 454 pages come surprisingly close. That is because Carl Eston Strain has not written a single narrative of his life, but has, rather, blessed us with a hundred little vignettes. Each story shows us a different facet of his life - from stories of his childhood and descriptions of his children to letters that his father wrote home during WWI. Yes, his father's letters. For this work is a collaborative effort. It includes stories, letters and descriptions by dozens of friends and relatives. Each one is, as Carl would say, a link in the larger story of which his own life is just one part. Through the content of these stories, the choice of stories, and the voice with which they are told, this book will slowly unveil to you the essence of what it means to be Carl E. Strain Sr. I've known him all my life, and I learned something new on every page. - Justice Saint Rain, his son. Sections of special interest include: A fun story about his canoe trip down the IL river with his three sons in 1976. His work with Habitat for Humanity. Stories of farm life during the depression. 80 pages on the inner workings of the Oil, Chemical and Atomic Worker's Union Local 7-765. Advice on how to quit smoking