Books by Steve Rogers
Still Lost: The Continuing Saga of the Alzheimer's Afflicted Ryan Family
Tom Ryan Jr. is locked up in the Alzheimer’s Unit of Peaceful Harbor Nursing Home.
His father, Tom Ryan Sr., died on the 8-by-10-foot Astro Turf in the recreation room of the same nursing home. Sadly, Tom Sr. passed along the Alzheimer’s gene to his son, who also wheels himself to that very same plastic green turf every day, as he goes through the identical transformation his father did.
Tom Jr. believes his only lucid thoughts about people, places, and stories are about his life on the golf course.
Still Lost is a story filled with sarcasm, yet at the same time it is tragic, dark, and redemptive. It tells of the lonely ride taken by the Alzheimer’s-afflicted narrator.
The author wrote this novel as a sequel to Lost in Love Grass, published in 2010. He has also written a trilogy of children’s books: Bogey the Wonder Squirrel, Dogs Can Fly, and The Miracle of Helen the Rabbit.
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Lost in Love Grass: The Fragmented Tale of an Alzheimer's Afflicted Lifetime Duffer
Steve Rogers’ first book tells an amazing tale through the eyes of an 85-year-old Alzheimer’s sufferer.
The tale features octogenarian Tom Ryan, who lives in a nursing home he hates. Widowed and in diapers, he absolutely detests his life.
Tom’s salvation comes by way of his daily visit to the nursing home’s recreation room and its 10-foot by 12-foot AstroTurf putting green. When he steps onto that magic carpet he remembers his life, but only his life on the golf course, from when he first picked up a club to his last experiences as a course ranger. It’s an irreverent journey through people, places, and events all related to his life in golf.
According to Tom:
“I may not remember what I ate for breakfast, but when I’m on this little patch of plastic grass, I remember – people, places, shots, holes, funny stuff, sad stuff, all like it was yesterday … Like my good friend Eddie always says, ‘It’s the most fun you can have with your pants on.’ The stuff I remember, or think I remember, could fill up a book.”
“I enjoyed each and every page of the book. It made me laugh out loud. The writing is reminiscent of Jack Kerouac.” – Ginny Walsh, retired public school teacher, Worcester, Mass.
“This is the ultimate ‘golf guy’ book. It is sarcastic, pessimistic, bawdy, self-deprecating and dark. There are lots of adjectives that fit into the description. How about earthy, gritty, rough with all the divots replaced.” – Bob Black, visiting professor at Massachusetts Maritime
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Bogey the Wonder Squirrel
What happens when a newborn squirrel falls from its nest and gets stuck in some guy’s golf hat? The story of Bogey begins. A squirrel that grew up in a house with a big golden dog, a snowy white kitty cat, a mom, a dad, and two boys. A squirrel who could never learn to be a squirrel, but who could know. Learn about his life and adventures in a world that wasn’t the typical, natural world a squirrel usually finds itself in. The story is funny, strange and sometimes a little sad. It works out just fine when Bogey gets a painted red tail. If you are out in the woods and you see a red-tailed squirrel, it just might be him.
“A fun read for kids of every age!” – Larry Hall
“How hilarious it is to see a dog, cat and a squirrel running around in a big circle playing critter tag!” – Elaine Rogers
“A lesson for all on family pets!” – Russ Martorana
Steve Rogers has written Dogs Can Fly, another children’s book. He published his first novel, Lost in Love Grass, a golf life story told through the eyes of an 85-year-old Alzheimer’s patient.
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Dogs Can Fly
Dogs Can Fly is the second book of The Critter Trilogy. Bogey the Wonder Squirrel was the first book, and the final story in the trilogy is The Miracle of Helen the Rabbit, stories about a menagerie of lovable animals.
Steve Rogers is a lover of animals – and Dogs Can Fly is the story of Bud the family dog – the adventures and misadventures of a dog that could truly fly!
Steve Rogers grew up in Tiverton, Rhode Island. He now lives in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts, with his wife Elaine and their two dogs, Doolin, a 12-year-old goldendoodle, and Jellybean, a 1-year-old Alaskan Husky. They have a winter home in Naples, Florida. The book’s inspiration comes from the author’s love of animals and wanting to help families deal with the death of a family pet. He says, “I was fortunate to have a class of second-grade kids do the crayon illustrations!” Rogers is also the author of the memoir Lost in Love Grass: The Fragmented Tale of an Alzheimer’s Afflicted Lifetime Duffer.
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The Miracle of Helen the Rabbit
Do you believe in ghosts? In the delightful children’s book The Miracle of Helen the Rabbit, you will find that they really exist.
This final book in the Critter Trilogy tells of the reincarnation and ghost of the author’s mother Helen, who reappears in his life in the form of a rabbit. After you read the story, you will believe in miracles too.
Steve Rogers completes his three-book series with a tale that features another animal that entered his life. Bogey the Wonder Squirrel and Dogs Can Fly were the first two books in the trilogy. They show how much animals have impacted his life and the members of his family.
The illustrations in the book were lovingly drawn by the author’s grandchildren: Lily, Ellie, Mollie, Charlie, Michael, and Jack. The cover was beautifully designed by Maura Collins.
Steve Rogers wrote this book in honor of his mother. He grew up in Tiverton, Rhode Island, and currently resides in Onset, Massachusetts, and Naples, Florida. Retired from the insurance industry, he is an avid golfer, and enjoys spending time with his wife Elaine, and his dogs Doolin and Jellybean.
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About the Author
Steve Rogers wrote this book in honor of his mother. He grew up in Tiverton, Rhode Island, and currently resides in Onset, Massachusetts, and Naples, Florida. Retired from the insurance industry, he is an avid golfer, and enjoys spending time with his wife Elaine, and his dogs Doolin and Jellybean.
