While growing up in the small rural town of Wild Rose, Wisconsin, Lawrence developed a knack for making a living at whatever work was available.

Catching chickens, digging graves and picking, cutting and hauling whatever could be picked, cut, or hauled.

Needing a more secure source of income, he moved to Green Bay and found a career as a Paramedic, Firefighter and Fire Investigator.

Through it all remained the calling to write.

He writes essays, commentary and has developed all those experiences into an anthology called, what else but ‘Catching Chickens‘? Larry takes a sometimes serious, but mostly light-hearted look at things like sex, religion, politics, and the day-to-day trappings of life.

“Every life is a story that needs to be told.”

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Not Dead Yet (the new version of Catching) is now available through Amazon.

Not Dead Yet Book Review   

By Valerie Routhieaux

Not Dead Yet is a collection of short stories about lie in Wisconsin – not just any life, but the life of a man who truly lived it. Lawrence Wilson’s stories capture a time when growing up in Wisconsin was an adventure and every day held something worth remembering.

His stories touch every corner of his life; near-drowning, Army service, fatherhood and the many jobs that shaped him. Each one carries humor, honesty and the kind of wisdom that only comes from experience.

If you grew up in Wisconsin, these stories will feel nostalgic. You’ll recognize the pride of being a Packers fan, the bite of winter temperatures below zero and the meaning of true service. You’ll also see faith, family and love woven through every chapter.

Wilson doesn’t just tell stories – he shows what living really means. Life isn’t just waking up, jdrinking coffee, working a 9-5, watching the news and repeating the cycle. His stories remind you that life is meant to be experienced, enjoyed and remembered. You’ll find yourself nodding, smiling, laughing and feeling that familiar Wisconsin pride as he takes you through Wild Rose and beyond.

I fully recommend this book to anyone who hasn’t read it. You will enjoy it as much as I did.

Thank you, Larry.