In this New Edition with additional stories, Vonnie aged 10, a shining little star is growing up on the dusty edge of West Texas. These compelling stories give a true and tender account of a child's constant fear generated by Preacher Higgins and his fiery sermons of Hell. Although resilient, this scrappy 10 year old, faces difficult odds balancing her natural joy and exuberance with a strict religious church.Vonnie's parents buy her and her Sissy an old piano for $50. Her great pa...

Storyteller, mime, author, and thought leader, E. Reid Gilbert, is at it again, sharing his whimsical yet often thoughtful view of the Trump administration's impactful days. Medicine for our times. Another political analeptic. Insightful curative witticism. With a glance toward the other side of the aisle as well.E. Reid Gilbert grew up in the tobacco hills of North Carolina, before pursuing academic studies: Brevard College (AA English) Duke University (BA Sociology) Southern Meth...

Bird of Passage is a fascinating account of a woman, Mitra, born in Iran who moves through the world looking for love, spiritual healing, and an understanding of what has happened to her homeland. Due to the well-constructed plot arc, Mitra will feel like a dear friend by the end of the book.The plotting of this elaborate novel moves like a dramatic tapestry, skillfully designed and displayed. As Seen through Mitra's perceptions, the author explores in depth the culture, h...

Elliot Glicksman wrote this book to answer all of life's questions, even ones people never had. For decades he wanted to write a book in the worst way, and with So Far So Good, he might have achieved his goal.You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll roll your eyes. And looming over all the humor you'll succumb to the gigantic heart at the core of Elliot's story.Whether he's opening for Phyllis Diller or Jerry Seinfeld, defending crime victims in a courtroom, or being a hus...