Our Chicken House
A Family Story
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Book Overview
Our Chicken House is a heartwarming and humorous family story about a boy who grows up on a farm with 600 chickens, a talking hen named Miss Henny, and a loyal dog named Smokey. Through a series of adventures—funny, touching, and wise—the story explores the bonds of family, the value of kindness, and the lessons learned from animals and everyday life. Written as a reflection between a grandfather and his grandson, the book weaves together imagination, love, and Southern charm.
A Story Filled with Warmth, Wonder, and Southern Charm
Family & Love
At its heart, this is a story about family—siblings, parents, grandparents—and the bonds that shape who we become.
Imagination & Childhood
Where animals have voices, curiosity leads the way, and childhood wonder turns everyday moments into unforgettable adventures.
Southern Roots
Set against the backdrop of a Southern farm, the story carries the warmth, humor, and timeless charm of a simpler time.
Meet Robert
Bob grew up in 1950s Atlanta, the 3rd of 14 children. Bob’s story is inspired by the chicken house his father built on their Atlanta property where they raised over 300 chickens, collecting the eggs each day. The eggs were cleaned, packaged, and taken to a local merchant for sale.
After serving as an active duty Marine, including a tour in Vietnam, Bob received his law degree from the University of Louisville. Louisville has been his home for almost 60 years, were he was married to his wife Yolanda for 47 years before her passing in 2017. Yolanda was a flight attendant for TWA. Some of their happiest times together where spent traveling the world
Big-hearted stories from a farm full of chickens and memories.
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