One Wild and Precious Life

This book is the outgrowth of many years of stories, questions and travels that have been cultivated over time. Being adopted, I have to take others' word for the beginning of my story. It is said I was found on my adopted parents porch one cold fall morning when still an infant. I didn't know at that stage, for my parents never told me anything regarding the adoption until my biological father's death.
It has taken me fifty years to slow down long enough to get the facts of my early life down on paper and in order. Over that period numerous people asked me why I wasn't curious about my family and the reasons why I was put up for adoption. It did make me wonder for a few minutes from time to time, but it was history and I was busy making a life as a doctor, a family man and a future. Now the imminent is here, and I have most of the answers to my questions to share with others in the world.

"Sometimes it is said this man is the 'Dog' that had nine lives! As you read this story about him, remember his life's motto was 'live and enjoy life to the fullest, ' that's why there are very few pictures of Stump without a smile on his face!"
Marshall Cropper, Retired Offensive End,
Pittsburgh Steelers
"Stump, I'm not sure if he has more guts or brains but neither are lacking!"
Art Shell, Head Coach - Oakland Raiders (1989-1994) NFL Hall of Fame - Offensive Tackle