This image is the cover for the book An American Stairway

An American Stairway

As the recession of 2008 unfolds, Richard Deatherage, an architectural draftsman with a three-decade career, faces the harsh reality that his beloved profession may soon become obsolete with the rise of computer-aided drafting.

Unemployed and grappling with an uncertain future, Richard finds solace in assisting his ailing father while reminiscing about their shared memories, sparked by the family photos adorning the stairway wall.

It is within this poignant context that Richard’s extraordinary coming-of-age journey unfolds, resurrecting tales lost in time and unveiling a story of resilience, love, and personal growth.

Richard Deatherage

Richard Deatherage was born in Santa Maria, California. Being versatile in his career, he is a finish carpenter, architectural draftsman, builder and avid fly fisherman… building large commercial projects throughout the west coast of the United States of America. Disguised as a construction superintendent, Richard works for large contractors, and goes fly fishing every chance he can throughout the Pacific Northwest, Washington, Oregon, California, and Nevada. He lives in Northern California.

Austin Macauley Publishers