The Place To Meet Your Friends

From a lifelong Wisconsinite, former Air Force lieutenant, and managing partner of Wisconsin’s largest law firm, a heartfelt, insightful and oftentimes hilarious look into middle American life as seen while often perched behind his dad’s bar. A Place to Meet Your Friends is a witty and nostalgic look back at the life in Reedsville, Wisconsin, a small town like so many others throughout the midwest, with its own stories, characters, trials and heroes. In this memoir, Bernard Kubale explores the power of camaraderie, the influence of small town life and the relationships that define us from our youth. Throughout his tale, Mr. Kubale recalls an earlier time with less stuff and more fun. He begins with the story of his mother - one of 21 children (all by the same two parents). He reminds us of a time when kids weren’t over-scheduled and had to find their own entertainment. A former state-champion basketball player, Kubale vividly recounts one of the greatest upsets in Wisconsin state tournament history. Always, we see how his small-town values of hard work, compassion and humor, influenced every aspect of Kubale’s life, from his long and varied career, to his drive to achieve personal goals. With a sparkle in his eye, Kubale takes you from the rooms above the bar where he grew up, to the ponds he frequented for summer swims, to the top of Mount Rainier. He introduces us to colorful characters, describes domestic life during World War II and takes us on a ride on the EUSAK Express from Pusan to Seoul. This delightful story of one man’s journey pays tribute to community, loving family, and the spirit of adventure.