Book Review by Wallie Funk

RE: the book, 'The Singin' Salmon Man from Cornet Bay'. Yes, Arnie, you got it right from the beginning to end. You are all that was written, outgoing, affable, willing to give almost anything in life a shot. Arnie, you are an original. Who has a love of kin and huge cross sections of friends.

I first met you when you came into my office at the Whidbey News Times, a perfect picture of the urban cowboy, 10-gallon hat, boots, spurs and all. Began that day a relationship that has grown stronger over the years. There has been the records, the snoose commercial, singing engagements, from coast to Nashville and home again.  Now as, 'The Singin' Salmon Man from Cornet Bay' - the book that brightly details it all. Good Read, Arnie! Go for it, now at the biographical level.

Wallie Funk
Former Publisher
Whidbey News Times

Book Review by Wayne Lewis

“Arnie’s first book is a shining light on what it was like living on
Whidbey Island before traffic over the Deception Pass Bridge
was a steady stream.  I call it Arnie’s first book because he has
many more terrific stories, which call for a Book 2.

If you’re looking for a book that honestly sets the example on
how to stay on track thru ups and downs and get to your goal,
Arnie’s book is it.”

Wayne Lewis

Book Review by Allen Shambin

Arnie is a true American original and I count it one of my great blessings to have met him when I first moved to Nashville as a “hungry songwriter.” Not only were there times when “Arn” literally showed up at my apartment door with a bag of groceries, but there were many other times when he nourished my soul with one inspiring, funny and heartwarming story after another. As I read the stories in this book, I caught myself bursting with laughter one second and trying to swallow a big lump in my throat the next.

This book captures the spirit of a man who lives with as much passion, gusto and love for life as anyone I’ve ever met. I’m proud to call “Arn” my friend and I hope this book is the beginning of many more.

--- Allen Shamblin, Writer of “He Walked On Water,” Don’t Laugh At Me,” “I Can’t Make You Love Me,” and CMA Song of the year “The House That Built Me.”

Book Review by Jimmy Gray

I've read the book now word to word.  Well done!!!!

Arnie, You've done it!!! Me, Rick and Gerald all give you a "high
five".  I know there were times you were frustrated and ready to
quit....but, thankfully, you didn't.

I appreciate Joanne, Rob and the others who worked on the illustrations,
book design and cover.  All I can say is that
the book is everything I had hoped for.

Again....Well Done!!!! 

Jimmy Gray