Outskirts Press, INC.

“You better watch where you go and remember where you been That’s the way I see it, I’m a simple man”

John Determan has been a lifelong friend. We met in grade school and I had a front row seat to many of his stories over the years. From a young age he just had a natural knack for ending up in situations that make up many of the stories in this book. John is a tough man..... he had to be tough growing up with red hair and freckles. John is a loyal man.....loyal as an old dog, John is the mentor man..... has mentored hundreds of young men and women through a faith based boxing club that he was passionately involved in. John is a family man.....he loves his family dearly and will do anything for them. John is the friend man.....he has a very large and diverse collection of friends. But what you will find in this book is John is the story man..How can one guy have so many stories? Read this book and you will ask yourself the same question. Simple Man....that is how he sees himself. I believe those that really know him see him as a special man. My friend! -Brian