In this memoir, Dr. John McDonough has gone back in remembrance and found himself within the familiar domains of place and family. Beginning with a summary narrative that describes his early childhood to adult years, he proceeds through time beginning at age nine, relating school, work, college, medical training, family and professional life experiences. And he does so in an open and honest way, allowing the reader to comfortably follow along. It is a story well told in chronological chapters, time moving forward through the ages, experiences touching on important occurrences, encounters and...

In Casting About you will discover seven chapters of poetry each with a unique theme. All together, 100 poems comprise this book speaking to John's long and full tenure here on earth. As a scientist and physician, a naturalist, a father and husband, a fisherman, a storyteller, and as a man of deep spiritual faith, John has found a way to share his memorable poetic visions with us. And he has done so during a late life stage characterized by wisdom and autonomy; this collection of poems portraying his writing efforts between the ages of 81 to 84.