Awards

• Short-listed for InsideOut Awards - Individual Storyteller Award 2024 (UK)

Overview

Words With My Father tells the story of my father's younger years and his journey through the turbulence of the Vietnam War and Civil Rights eras and his own significant bipolar disorder. It describes his struggle but also the life strategies and mindsets he developed to manage his disease. Each of his sections are followed by a section of reflection by me, his son.

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"""Undaunted...with vital messages and insights that extend to all of society."" - Michael Dombeck, Former Head of the U.S. Forest Service and the Federal Bureau of Land Management. ""...a biography for most people would be pushing it, but most people don't have the interesting life that Lowell Klessig did."" - Books & Pals ""You never really know what's going on behind the scenes in other people's lives, but this was a fascinating glimpse into the private matters of one such family.  ...Excellent. I can't recommend it highly enough."" - L&S Reviews ""Feedback, including from top researchers, has extolled the narrative's skill for enhancing viewpoints, local color and introspection."" - Wisconsin Media Group / TCN ""Words With My Father is a unique and interesting read, offering a blend of personal insight into mental health, environmental philosophy, and historical context, making it an engaging choice..."" - Wisconsin Writers Association (Michelle Caffrey)"

"""Undaunted...with vital messages and insights that extend to all of society."" - Michael Dombeck, Former Head of the U.S. Forest Service and the Federal Bureau of Land Management."

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LOWELL KLESSIG Lowell Klessig led a life of action, ambition and accomplishment. He directly participated in the Civil Rights and Peace Movements. In addition, he became a celebrated conservation leader and environmental advocate in Wisconsin, the nation and around the world. Lowell won the Wisconsin Idea Award and UW-Extension’s Teacher of the Year Award, among many other recognitions. His research and work served as the basis for several conservation laws. All along the way, he wrote, published and taught the ideas and lessons garnered from a multitude of experiences. Lowell passed away in 2014 after a year-long battle with CJD - a rare neurodegenerative disease. This book is his first written chronicle of the anxiety, mania and depression that shaped his shortened life. LUKAS KLESSIG Lukas Klessig lives at the family ranch in Wisconsin, managing the care of forests, fields, gardens and buildings. He also looks after his Mom, monitors the family’s investments and, occasionally, tries to be creative. Lukas is a proponent of mental health advocacy, animal welfare, outdoor living and physical activity. He spends winters in southern Florida. His beloved cat Shaddy often loiters nearby, supervising his activities. This is his first book. LOWELL KLESSIG Lowell Klessig led a life of action, ambition and accomplishment. He directly participated in the Civil Rights and Peace Movements. In addition, he became a celebrated conservation leader and environmental advocate in Wisconsin, the nation and around the world. Lowell won the Wisconsin Idea Award and UW-Extension’s Teacher of the Year Award, among many other recognitions. His research and work served as the basis for several conservation laws. All along the way, he wrote, published and taught the ideas and lessons garnered from a multitude of experiences. Lowell passed away in 2014 after a year-long battle with CJD - a rare neurodegenerative disease. This book is his first written chronicle of the anxiety, mania and depression that shaped his shortened life.

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