Don Dampier-author of Finding the Fifties and Why Write a Book; Why Write a Book is a celebration of writing books, and a tribute to writers everywhere, especially the multitudes of very fine published authors scattered throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky.  The book places an emphasis on the joys, and value of reading books, and in this high-tech world, encourages people of all ages to continue to pick up books to read for their enlightenment, enhancement and enjoyment.  Why Write a Book inviters the reader to join the author of Finding the Fifties in a five year venture/adventure journey of many meandering trails, leading to the outcome of publishing his first-born book, described as “just having a baby!” It is not a sequel, but a continuation of the story of Finding the Fifties, first delving into the author’s background, which stimulated the motivations for writing and publishing a book.  Nor, is Why Write a Book a “how to”, but encourages the reader to “sit at the feet” of many accomplished professionals residing in our Commonwealth to learn the techniques of writing and pursuing the publishing process.  However, it recounts the “trial ‘n error” exciting experiences, including the joys of discoveries through research, by applying the allegory of sailing the sometimes rough seas to finally safely anchor in port with a self-published book.