Dickie's a Bastard By: Richard Lund Dickie’s a Bastard is the story of a man discovering that his dad was not his biological father and keeping that secret until later in life. Though he never knew his biological father and often felt unwanted by his mother, the story explores how he was able to build his own life with a loving wife and five sons, a successful military and academic career, and a passion for the outdoors, hunting, and fishing.