That was a summer when courage and foolishness blurred together. In this humorous and heartfelt coming-of-age memoir, pediatric oncologist and musician William Slayton revisits growing up in River Forest, Illinois in 1960s and ’70s s—a world of tree-climbing adventures, backyard science experiments gone wrong, and the unspoken struggles that shaped a generation. Told with the warmth of A Christmas Story and the reflective insight of Tuesdays with Morrie, Stunt Mole explores how curiosity and chaos can coexist with compassion, how laughter becomes a lifeline, and how music, mindfulness, and love can transform even the deepest wounds. Filled with vivid scenes, unforgettable characters, and Midwestern humor, Stunt Mole invites readers to rediscover the wild, tender, and healing power of compassion.