Free Range

By: JD Nirmaier

Narrated by: Jeffery Lynn Hutchins

Free Range is a humorous and quirky compilation of short stories. They were developed over time about a young JD Nirmaier being left with only his own devices and vivid imagination while growing up in the very rural North Woods of Wisconsin.

Set during the early nineteen sixties and beyond, the stories are intended to highlight the incredible power and potential of the young (and older) human imagination, especially when left unchecked.

All of the stories in Free Range are to a large degree, factual. They happened. They are however, written in a way that attempts to evoke a good belly laugh or two while also hopefully bringing the listener into the minds and places of the characters in the stories.

©2023 Joseph D. Nirmaier (P)2024 Joseph D. Nirmaier

A Nostalgic Trip Back in Time

Anyone who has grown up in one of the Great Lakes states will find this a nostalgic listen. "Free Range" looks back on the author's memories of his boyhood adventures in the woods, on the lakes, and the back roads, told in true male fashion (every car, boat, or motorcycle identified by specific year, make, and model). Tall tales are told with a rich vocabulary that's nevertheless easy to follow. To me it was reminiscent of the late Paul Harvey (Think "The Rest of the Story."), and Mr. Hutchins' voice is perfect for the elderly man reminiscing about his younger days.
If you're looking for R-rated entertainment, you might look elsewhere. But if you want to go back in time to a more innocent age and hear adventures of kids unplugged and "free range," you'll enjoy this listen. It might jog a few of your own memories, as well.

Lots of fun storytelling!!

Loved the coming of age misadventures. Funny and relatable! Captures the spirit of all us free range kids! loved the narrator! Smooth and delightful voice! Book 10/10! Narrator 10/10!