The Here and Now
Carter Morris is a high-priced corporate lawyer, negotiating the class-action suit of a lifetime which will result in a massive settlement. As he ponders his sellout, he relives significant moments of his youth, literally. From air raid drills to his arrest for protesting, his memories pull him out of present time and back into the past. Carter tracks down his childhood best friend, the college sweetheart who broke his heart and his idolized older brother who was blown into a fragment of his former self in Vietnam. Meanwhile he struggles to understand what happened to his idealism and his best intentions.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0312286473
ISBN13:9780312286477
Release Date:December 2002
Publisher:Thomas Dunne Books
Length:256 Pages
Weight:0.91 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 5.6" x 8.5"
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
The Past. . . . And Future
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
In some respects, Mr. Easterbrook's novel, The Here And Now, is more akin to a series of essays, interconnected and made more readable under the rubric of a novel. This is not a plot-driven novel; rather, the novel simply follows the development of its main character, over both a short period of time in "crisis," and over the protagonist's lifespan.That said, The Here And Now is an excellent book. The primary characters are well developed, for whom the reader develops a sincere empathy. Minor characters are often walking indictments of a particular trend, industry, or the like, such as the therapist who has authored such notable psychological works as "Day Care For The Inner Child" and "When Mom & Dad Countersue," and the real estate magnate developing the "Gates of Hell" theme park (family friendly, despite its name, because it shows "little skin"). The dialogue is witty and insightful.Best of all, the novel is thought provoking. Moreover, notwithstanding considerable cynicism throughout, its ultimate message is clearly one of hope and optimism. I highly recommend Mr. Easterbrook's novel.
Fun Book About Middle Age
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
I enjoyed reading this book. Some good jokes, a nice plot line. This guy is known for his political analysis and commentary, but he's also got a creative streak in him.
Haven't read the book but...
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
I do read the author's Tuesday Morning QB column regularly and if the novel has half the wit and observation that Easterbrook delivers on weekly basis during the NFL season you're in for a treat. His is a rare eye that sees through the silly and the nonsensical and brings you closer to the truth -- providing you're willing to listen.
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