About the Books
Fredbits
In Fredbits, Fred Dyke invites readers on a reflective journey through his personal experiences and insights. This collection of essays encourages self-examination and growth, tackling themes of love, change, and resilience. With thought-provoking questions and heartfelt anecdotes, Fred inspires readers to embrace their own journeys and pursue meaningful change in their lives.
Skipper Ches: As Tough as It Gets
Skipper Ches is a heartfelt tribute to Fred Dyke’s parents, Captain Chesley Dyke and Elsie Stanford Dyke. Through detailed storytelling, Fred discusses the challenges and triumphs of life in rugged Newfoundland from the early 1900s to the 1960s. This biography celebrates the enduring spirit of love, hard work, and resilience that defined an extraordinary couple and their legacy.
- “Wisdom is not just knowing facts but knowing how to use the facts.” — Fred Dyke
- “Watch what you say, you may be quoted.” — Fred Dyke
- “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul and mind and love your neighbour as yourself.” — Jesus (Quoted in the book)
- “Breaks can come in many forms... They recharge us, clear our minds, and revive us physically.” — Fred Dyke
- “The biggest motivator to give us a shove is to know the meaning of love.” — Fred Dyke
About The Author
Fred DykeSkipper Ches: As Tough as It Gets
In Skipper Ches: As Tough as It Gets, Fred Dyke shows the portrait of his parents’ extraordinary lives in rugged Newfoundland. Journey through the early 1900s as Ches and Elsie navigate storms, shipwrecks, and the challenges of the Great Depression. Their inspiring story of love, hard work, and resilience captures the essence of a bygone era, showcasing the indomitable spirit of a couple who built a legacy on Pool’s Island. This heartfelt biography is a tribute to their remarkable journey and the enduring strength of family.
- “Skipper Ches Dyke understood rejection, poverty, and setbacks. He made his way and became a man when he was still a boy.” — Fred Dyke
- “Elsie Stanford… carried 100-pound sacks of flour and potatoes on her back.” — Fred Dyke
- “The tales herein… capture an amazing lifestyle from an era and location that should not be forgotten.” — Fred Dyke