Chasing My Father

About the Book: In Chasing My Father, Dylan Cramer revisits his time beside the father he adored and cherished. He also recounts the peace movement of the sixties and his life as a commune child. Despite numerous struggles and heartbreaks in his early years, Cramer soldiered on into adulthood where more tragedy befell him. Taken to the brink several times, Cramer reveals an “inside voice” which guided and inspired him to keep moving forward. His determination to not give up amidst the many challenges he faced is truly inspirational.


About the Author: Dylan Cramer is a professional saxophonist, recording artist, teacher, and author. He has recorded five albums and is currently working on his sixth. He performs regularly with his jazz trio and teaches the saxophone full time. This is his second book.


Reader Reviews

“Beautifully written, but a harrowing read.” ~ David S

“I couldn’t put your book down – You made me laugh and cry at the same time.” ~ Gayle B

”Reading your book changed my life in some ways I can’t find the words to describe, especially the part about love. Thank you.” ~ Mudit J

“Powerful stuff – I don’t know how you made it through all that.”~ Fred C

"I've just finished Chasing My Father, and it is difficult to express how I feel in words. What I can say is that I'm truly moved. As I neared the end of your work, it left me with a profound sense of melancholy, hope, and overall, a mess of jumbled feelings that resist being put into words or quantified. I honestly feel like a changed person in some ways. Reading your story gives me hope since I figure that if you can get to where you are today despite all of the shit you've been through, anybody can. I'm so glad you decided to put all this into words. The part near the end about love especially resonated with me. Even as I write this, I feel reluctant because, like most other people, I'm too hung up over the word "love." However, I think it's important to be honest, so I will say this: I love you as a mentor, a teacher, a friend. You've touched my life in an unquantifiable way over the past five years, and I'm extremely grateful for that." ~ Matt J

“Okay, my friend, I remain steadfast in my belief that your book should be a movie. You have led an eventful, sometimes heartrending and unusual life. What you endured while living in your family’s commune educated me about an era that I’d previously romanticized. How you dealt with the suicides of three loved ones and still managed to pursue your youthful dreams astounds me. During this time of world upheaval, your writing is truly refreshing and inspiring. You have brilliantly conveyed the significance of love and how accepting and respecting others is paramount to a harmonious world. Readers will greatly benefit from your profound wisdom.” ~ Joy R

"Dylan, I finished your book. It's quite heartbreaking reading through the events of your life. It's so inspiring how you persisted and pushed through everything. While reading, I took time to think of the people I love and was reminded that I have to cherish every moment with them. Thanks for sharing your story with everyone." ~ Ian C