Bill Huck knew, after he retired, that he wanted to pass on his wisdom to his children and grandchildren. He regretted not recording his own father’s stories, and wanted to give his family something they would value once he had gone. Over the course of several years, Bill wrote essays about his life.
We helped him edit and compile these essays into a beautiful, hard-bound book, supplementing it with photographs taken throughout his life. The book release party was a joyful and profound experience for Bill. Seeing the years of work he had put into writing his autobiography come to fruition, was a significant moment for him.
“This book gave me insight into so much I didn’t know about my dad’s life. I knew him for 62 years, but I learned so much more reading this: the things he thought and did as a child. I wish I could have been there with him as he grew up.”
-Bill’s Daughter
“Bill was always a great friend and we had many talks about his white papers over the years. He even asked me to read some of them, from time to time. I know he was taking a writing class at one point, but until I saw this book that Faye and Erik put together I had no idea of the scope of his writings. While most of the writing in the book is Bill’s (I recognize the way he talked and wrote), the way it is put together with the pictures and some of the comments that F&E added, this is a handsome book. Anyone who knew Bill will love this book, and anyone who loves Austin Healy cars will also like it. Sailing? Included. Ice boating? Included. Random cranky thoughts from an old curmudgeon? Yup.”
-Bill’s Son-in-law
