I have written five books. I am the sole author of these top three books, which have come to be known as The Lefse-Lutefisk Trilogy. The two books below that are collaborations, which are books I wrote for others. And the bottom book is one I edited.
The Last Word on Lefse: Heartwarming Stories—and Recipes Too! (1992, Adventure Publications). It is a holiday heritage-and-humor book that profiles small-town lefse makers. Nearly 30,000 copies of The Last Word on Lefse have been sold—pretty good for a niche market. This book will outlast me. It is a timeless treasure, one that will fill your tummy and warm your heart.
The Last Word on Lutefisk: True Tales of Cod and Tradition (1996, Conrad Henry Press). The book, which covers the history, humor, and tradition of this uniquely festive food, was a finalist in the 1996 non-fiction category of the Minnesota Book Awards. In 1997, it earned the Merit Award for Excellence in “Book Publishing in the Humorous Category” and “First Book as a Publisher Category.” This award is from the Minnesota Independent Publishers Association.
The Last Toast to Lutefisk! 102 Toasts, Tidbits, and Trifles for Your Next Lutefisk Dinner (1999, Conrad Henry Press). Conversation starters for your next lutefisk dinner. The Last Toast to Lutefisk! will bring out the writer, speaker, dramatist, and humorist within. These 102 toasts, jokes, and nuggets of history will help you say, in an eloquent or witty way, what you’ve always wanted to express to your fellow lutefisk lovers. “May your lutefisk be flakier than your friends.”
My most recent books are the following collaborations:
Mall Walking Madness: Everything You Need to Know to Lose Weight and Have Fun at the Same Time, by Sara Donovan with Gary Legwold (2002, Rodale). A motivation-to-the-max book, I mean a lot of people are into mall walking, thanks to Sara - and this book which we collaborated on in 2002. Hold on to your sneakers; this book has tips and tricks that will help you personalize and maximize the time you spend walking.
No-Load Divorce: How to Save Money, Time, and Self-Respect As You End Your Marriage, ghostwritten for authors Bill Kumm and Steve Case (2003, Financial Independence, Inc.) No-Load Divorce comforts and helps you through this time of turmoil, tears, and then revival. It is a how-to book of healing and hope. The book brims with worksheets, practical ideas on managing money and emotions during and after your divorce, as well as inspiring stories from folks who have been there.
Start Where You Are: Retirement Planning in a Changing World, by Ruth L. Hayden (2003, Kirk House Publishers). It was an honor and a joy to edit Start Where You Are. This is a pragmatic guide to planning the retirement you want. This book helps the reader take responsibility, create a vision, and carry out a realistic plan for achieving the life we want.
Gary Legwold
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