Have you ever thought you couldn’t do something, but then to your surprise, you were able to do it after all? Merle wasn’t a hunter, but once when his friends invited him to go deer hunting, he borrowed a bow and went along for the camaraderie. When a buck walked into sight and stood within range, Merle knew he needed to try for it. He was stunned by the result!

Surprised by Success includes sixty-five stories of successes and failures from the author’s life. Each story begins with a question and concludes with a lesson or nugget of wisdom, making this book useful for personal reading or a resource for parents and teachers. Readers of all ages will enjoy these stories and be encouraged to live wisely.