The Boy and the Author

Toby Matthias finds himself living a dream life in the Bahamas, having been taken in by his grandparents after the unfortunate death of his mother and father. But growing up in the out islands in the mid – 1950’s has its own set of complications for Toby to deal with. Follow this heartwarming story of a boy and his best friend, a bottlenose dolphin, as they grow up together enjoying tropical adventures in the beautiful Caribbean. Take part in their journey through ever increasing separations as Toby completes his education in the States and serves his country in the skies over Vietnam, sharing an unbreakable bond for more than a decade.

About the Author

Dick Schmidt is a lifelong resident of Florida with a background in banking, real estate development, and aviation. He is an intrepid adventurer and counts sailing, flying, snow skiing, and scuba diving among his passions. His time is filled with philanthropic endeavors, which he spearheads with his wife, Barbara, an international bestselling author in her own right. They have two grown children and reside in Boca Raton. This is his first Novel.