Mr. Raymer tells the story of Greg Phoenix, a hopeless alcoholic who lands into trouble for his alcohol abuse. Through the help of Kenny (who is really a guardian angel) and Captain Jack, they come up with a plan to help two students (one of them terminally ill) travel down to Key West, Florida to accept a writing award.  Mr. Raymer incorporates several icons of Americana to tell his story; Woodie station wagons, drive in movie theaters, Historic Route 66, a DC-3 Amphibian airplane, and the like. During one stop at the drive in and movie, Mr. Phoenix suffers from withdrawal symptoms.  He constantly walks around the perimeter of the drive in theater, hoping that his craving will tire with his body.

Using a partial Route 66 map as a guide through the story, the characters meander through Route 66 landmarks, Route 66 Drive In movie theaters, and the like, making friends along the way that end up helping them with their journey.  While the story has a bittersweet ending, it does mention the kindness of The National Woodie Club, (also called club national woodie) to the delight of Captain Jack, the owner of the Woody Wagon that transported the characters through the story.

The author is available for speaking engagements and book signings anywhere in the country.  He specializes in motivational speaking and self-help groups.  The book is now in print.  You can buy The Woodie Chronicles (also known as the Woody Chronicles) book on-line, or download an electronic version of the book on-line.  The Woodie Chronicles is an educational and fun read.  Whether for you or a loved one, the Woodie Chronicles will teach you something about addiction.