Discoveries: A Journey Through Life
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ISBN:
0-7414-0771-x
©2001
Price:
$14.95
Book Size:
5.5'' x 8.5''
, 211 pages
Category/Subject:
FICTION / Short Stories (single author)
From the everyday challenges that define us, to magical realism, Shirley Ann Parker’s 17 stories weave a colorful tapestry of life’s discoveries. A visual and humane writer with a delightful sense of humor.
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Abstract:
Like the flash and dart of dragonflies, other busy lives surround ours as we prance unaware through our own world. Whether describing mountains, countryside, coast or town, Shirley Ann Parker is a visual and humane writer with a delightful sense of humor. Each absorbing story portrays a powerful sense of place, even when life’s smaller crises are held up to the light. It is the everyday challenges that define us, after all. From the joys and exasperations of daily living to magical realism, from Old Man Shever to The Refuge, these 17 stories weave a colorful tapestry of life’s discoveries.
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Customer Reviews
A Pleasant Read
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01/31/2007
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Reviewer:
Pauline Hager
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DISCOVERIES A JOURNEY THROUGH LIFE is a delightful book comprised of 17 vignettes. Each story depicts situations, at one time or another, we have experienced or knew of someone who did. The characters portrayed could be our mother or father, sister or brother, aunt or uncle, neice or nephew, friend or enemy. Many of the situations are humorous, some sad, poignent, a few frustrating, one or two mystical, but whatever the emotions, they depict everyday life experiences---a journey through life. Ms. Parker's writing is clear and concise. Any of these short stories could be developed into a powerful novel. There were several that I wish she had. I didn't want to stop reading. Keep the magic, Shirley Ann Parker!
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