Therapist John M. Eades has written this collection of provocative stories in the Southern tradion of O. Henry, Flannery O'Connor and Mark Twain, but with a psychological bent. The individuals you... This description may be from another edition of this product.
This was one of those books laying around the house that I finally picked up and read. I am glad that it caught my attention. I read it just at the right time...which is how it always works, right? While not a big fan of short stories, John Eades book was very enjoyable and often touching. Who knows, I may have even learned something about keeping what is important in life higher up the priority list and about who the real heroes are in this world.
Clever, entertaining, honest and enlightening!!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
Dr. Eades developed his characters so well that I felt as though I knew each one personally. He has a way with words that soothe the aching soul, and shake the withering soul back into self-awareness. His writings do what many therapists have tried to do with me for years: they make me open my eyes!
Poetic stories that make me feel alive!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
Dr. Eades' stories are told so eloquently yet so simply that I am moved with each one. There is a marvelous twist at the end of each story that you do not see coming that jolts your very soul. Excellent read!
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