Reader's Praise

“...a delight to the heart...
I (was) laughing out loud.”
– Don H.

“...a charming memoir...
a masterful job!”
– Judy L.

“I was mesmerized.”
– Tom S.

“Well crafted and entertaining.”
– David E.

“Inspiring!”
– Mikala W.

“This is a delightful and entertaining memoir. Settle in and be transported back to those days when imagination, adventure, and life values were part of everyday life. Jack has done a masterful job  of bringing back the essence of childhood memories.”
- Judy Lawrence, author, The Budget Kit

“Jack Osborne’s childhood ‘mischief’ stemmed from a constant desire for adventure, fueled by a rich imagination. He majored in ‘play,’ through which he and his neighborhood friends learned valuable lessons  about how to make their dreams come true and overcome the adversity  they faced.”
- Beacon Hill & South District Journal, Seattle, WA.

“‘Makers of Mischief’ is an inspiring take on adversity, perseverance, and—most important—imagination. Jack and his brother spent their youth in search of high adventure, which they achieved through resourceful and creative play. Jack’s ‘mischief’ can teach all of us something about making dreams come true.”
- Mikala Woodward, Rainier Valley Historical Society, Seattle, WA.

“Jack Osborne has a gift with words  -- and the ability to use them for writing memories that we visualize as we read. I related to so many of the stories because I grew up at the same time.”
- Beverly Stroebel, author, Full Sail: A 21st Century Cruise On Board The Mayflower