Who is Fisher Boy? Born with polio, cured with the help of a Navaho squaw's remedies, Fisher Boy's life takes intriguing and surprising turns, including escapes from a house fire, a devastating flood, a raging river whirlpool, and the loss of his parents, all before his 21st birthday. Fisher Boy, also known as Buddy and Bud, overcomes all the odds, catching a big fish to be proud of, achieving an Eagle Scout award, serving proudly as a US Marine, and marrying Dene, his high school sweetheart and soul mate, the author of this book.