Windy McPherson's Son


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Windy McPherson's Son is the story of Sam McPherson's rise in the world of business and search for emotional enlightenment in later life. McPherson starts out as an ambitious newsboy in Caxton, Ohio, with drunkard of a father who constantly embarrasses him. Eventually, after his mother's death and an episode with a middle-aged schoolteacher, McPherson leaves Caxton for Chicago. In Chicago, he gets a job as a buyer of farm implements and establishes his reputation in business. While his professional life is blossoming, his personal life suffers. After meeting Sue Rainey, the daughter of his boss Colonel Rainey, they get married and twice fail to have children. Following a business deal that forces his father-in-law out of his own company, McPherson and Sue Rainey separate.

One day, once McPherson had become quite wealthy, he gets a telegram saying that Colonel Rainey committed suicide. This causes Sam to realize that he is unhappy with his life. This feeling inspires him to leave Chicago and travel all over becoming involved in various adventures. Finally, McPherson's comes across a promiscuous and alcoholic mother of three children. A deal is made and McPherson gets custody of the children. Showing up with the children at Sue's current place of residence, the five of them become family. ( Wikipedia) (10 hr 47 min)

Chapters

Book 1 Chapter I 15:50 Read by Lynne T
Book 1 Chapter II 29:41 Read by Lynne T
Book 1 Chapter III 43:48 Read by Deon Gines
Book 1 Chapter IV 36:26 Read by Deon Gines
Book 1 Chapter V 20:04 Read by Deon Gines
Book 1 Chapter VI 21:50 Read by Deon Gines
Book 1 Chapter VII 19:41 Read by J. Wellington Glover
Book 1 Chapter VIII 29:18 Read by Deon Gines
Book 2 Chapter I 28:59 Read by Sheila
Book 2 Chapter II 34:26 Read by Deon Gines
Book 2 Chapter III 18:06 Read by Deon Gines
Book 2 Chapter IV 23:49 Read by Deon Gines
Book 2 Chapter V 36:51 Read by Deon Gines
Book 2 Chapter VI 24:20 Read by Deon Gines
Book 2 Chapter VII 30:28 Read by Deon Gines
Book 2 Chapter VIII Part 1 27:39 Read by Lynne T
Book 2 Chapter VIII Part 2 29:21 Read by Lynne T
Book 2 Chapter IX 16:50 Read by Lynne T
Book 3 Chapter I 32:05 Read by KHand
Book 3 Chapter II 20:21 Read by Lynne T
Book 3 Chapter III 6:53 Read by Bincy Pothen
Book 3 Chapter IV 30:18 Read by KHand
Book 3 Chapter V 22:16 Read by KHand
Book 3 Chapter VI 10:06 Read by Lynne T
Book 4 Chapter I 25:05 Read by Deon Gines
Book 4 Chapter 2 13:20 Read by Deon Gines