Little Boys Big Dreams and the Hobo Wars by Joseph KinnebrewIn 1948 Joseph Kinnebrew was a little boy becoming aware of his place in a bigger world. Back then his territory was small, he was maturing from age six to eight. Living with his family on a steep hill running down to Commencement Bay in Tacoma, Washington, Joseph, in those days just Joe, with his dog Skipper, and neighborhood pal Freddie with his dog Chipper were serious adventurers. Young boys, "persons of curiosity". In this entertaining chronicling Kinnebrew shares two summers of idyllic childhood, sometimes serious, sometimes hilariously comedic experiences of little boys growing up, still attached to their mothers who fed, healed and comforted them. Valuable lessons they would carry forward into the remainder of their lives. Joe's life ahead with uncommon abilities would be exceptionally accomplished. He tells a story of charming innocence, emotions and evolving beliefs along with how he and Freddie struck gold on the steep hillside of a gully, shared secrets with Skipper and Chipper, and ditched Davy who told everyone his father owned the Wonder Bread company. Exploring the beaches of Puget Sound these boys played marbles inside their fort deep in dense blackberry brambles, safe from troublesome little girls and babysitters. They built many "forts" to spy on dreaded hobos who resided at the bottom in the gully near their homes. Parents had forbade them going to the gully where it was said the hobos kidnapped children and sold them into slavery sending them to Arabia. And then profound and lasting lessons for impressionable little boys from their encounters and friendship with Bobbie the older seriously handicapped young man who lived nearby. Kinnebrew provides magical and captivating glimpses into his childhood. Two years later, in 1950 his family moved to the Midwest, Joe forever leaving behind his best friend, Freddie, towering fir trees, salt water, mountains, and his compelling innocence. Little Boys, Big Dreams is an unforgettable touching recollection of precious unspoiled youth.Joseph Kinnebrew has been a professional painter and sculptor for over 55 years. For years as an internationally recognized artist he wrote many artist statements. Often longer than usual his efforts were intended to reach viewers with new insights and provocative ideas.For many years Kinnebrew did large scale commissioned sculptures and in the 70's was one of the most highly granted American artists by the National Endowment for the Arts in Washington DC. He has won many prestigious awards for his work and was the first recipient of the Michigan State Governors Arts Award in sculpture.Kinnebrew is more than just an artist, his unusual and highly acclaimed talents have been the subject of intense discussion and investigation. In 2014 he was a rare human subject in one of the most significant studies into "Extreme Creative Genius" at the University of Iowa. He holds many patents and has done work in areas of theoretical mathematics, biology and consulted with numerous architectural design firms. His works have been collected by many of the countries most prestigious fine art museums and libraries.Today Kinnebrew lives and works on a remote stretch of Pacific Ocean beach in Washington State. He mentors people and now only occasionally lectures. He is the author of several books of fiction and non-fiction as well as white papers on various subjects. His interests have professionally qualified him and an autodidactic and polymath.Living remotely does not mean he is unapproachable. He may be contacted through either of his web sites: http://www.josephkinnebrew.com or www.josephkinnebrewfineart.comhttps://www.amazon.com/Little-Boys-Dreams-Hobo-Wars/dp/1665736631/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3I1H91YLZ22EQ&keywords=little+boys+big+dreams+and+the+hhttp://www.KingPagesPress.comhttp://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/5423kpp2.mp3