You have probably read some of our erstwhile Off-Road Editor Charlie William’s ramblings here in Dealernews, old issues of Trail Rider magazine or other obscure sources on the dark web. However, Gonzo Rider managed to contract cancer a couple years ago and has retreated from public view… until now! He has made the best of his time off and published his first book, Tar Paint.
First off, it’s not what I expected. But it is a good humored look at hard work, and just how much work it takes to build a fence. Charlie does manage to bridge the moto gap, while touching on pain pills and the terrible things that happen when one loses control. Filled with colorful characters and many references to motorcycle racing, including the infamous 1994 ISDE in Tulsa. Guy Cooper has a cameo role starring as himself.
But there is a deeper message, according to Charlie. “I found myself rereading the book and underlining strong quotes like, “No pills, no powders” and “Too far is too far.”
If you have someone in your life that doesn’t understand the value of working with your hands, Tar Paint might help, he adds. “If you have someone who takes risks, like motorcycle racing and might end up on pain pills, Tar Paint will definitely help!”
Tar Paint is available on Amazon.
