Waltzing Cowboys

by: Sarah Collins Honenberger

Published by: Cedar Creek Publishing

Reviewed by Barbara Fielder

This is an intriguing story of an estranged father and son. Can you imagine what you might experience as a child without the influence or known whereabouts of your father? Or can you imagine being a parent who decides that life void of family is totally acceptable – and without the rush of any guilt of leaving them behind?

This story focuses on the disjointed and dangerous journey of an absent father, Rhue, who travels from Montana to locate his former wife, Adriana, and grown child who reside in Manhattan, New York. Rhue’s fascinating journey is none like you have ever experienced.
Laden with a leg cast, traveling by train with a vague knowledge of the location of his former family, Rhue is at the mercy of the elements, city hustle and bustle, juvenile delinquents, a midget psychic and a boy fisherman. Combine these colorful characters with the law and you are in for a travelogue like no other.

Ford is Rhue’s grown son. He is chasing his own demons and, while Rhue is struggling to find him in Manhattan, he travels to New England on his own quest.

You might ponder these questions. Why take the journey now when Rhue is near eighty years old? What suddenly compels an estranged father to leave his life, as a cowboy, and travel to the big city? How does the family react to Rhue’s unannounced visit? Is he welcomed or shunned? Is there forgiveness or disdain?

The author will explore the answers to these questions and dozens more in a fresh, compelling and very touching human story–a page turner, and easy-to-read family saga.

Armchair Interviews says: Most intriguing read.