The View from God's Front Porch

About the Book

How can one man, Tyler ‘Tunk’ Merchant, life affected so many other? Follow his life from a small town on a large lake through a war, friendships and family. Put yourself in his shoes and those of his circle. This book brings together a group of stories about people’s lives as viewed from a real thought somewhat mythical place known as God’s Front Porch. It’s double meaning bring the reader to wonder about their own place in life. You will live inside the good and bad of mankind: laugh, cry, smile, wonder and think about what might happen next, as you are being immersed in these lives. It is not intended to suggest a Supreme Being but merely causes you to wonder ‘what if’. It is a number of adventure all tied together by a common thread. The intent is to have the reader see life with a power of judgment but be careful because life is just not all that simple.

About the Author

Born in 1949 Educated in the State of Maine, graduating from the University of Maine in 1973. After some college I enlisted in the U.S. Navy (Seabees) serving in locations from Alaska to Diego Garcia. While in the militar y I took courses in Psychology from the University of Alaska. After my tour of duty I attended and graduated from The University of Maine in Orono receiving a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration with a heavy background in Forestry, History, Anthropology, Mathematics and Psychology. I have recently retired from my duties as President of Perr y & Morrill, Inc. My Civic responsibilities included: President of Old Town Little League, President of Penobscot Valley Hockey Association (PVHC), President of PVHC Travel Hockey Association, Board of Director for the Warren Center of Communication and Lear ning for nine years and its Board President for four years until its Merger with Penobscot Community Health Care in 2009 where I presently serve on its Board of Directors and Finance Committee. I also currently serve on the Board of Directors for Moosehead Cottage Resort having been its Treasure since 1997. I am also a member and Trustees for the Federated Church of Stillwater. In 1969 I married my High School Sweethear t who I am still proudly married.