Waiting for the Rapture: Scenes from a Magical Life

by Ian Ransom

Even though author Ian Ransom's childhood environment tried to drain the life out of him, his Granny gave him an emancipating gift that helped him survive the chaos-laughter. Carrying on with the help of humor, he eventually found success by refusing to believe that the world is anything less than magical. Escape awaits you in Waiting for the Rapture , a collection of Ransom's real-life witticisms. Ransom pulls no punches as he discusses childhood abuse, the Virgin Mary, rock star encounters, quirky soul mates, and madcap misadventures. His candid stories are a necessity for all who still believe that stubborn imagination-and magic-can make the difference between survival and destruction. Internationally noted author of Mary and the Ossuary , Ransom delves deep into a masterpiece of vignettes that reveal heartbreak and the triumph of the human spirit through laughter.

156 pages, Hardcover

First published April 24, 2006

About the author

Born, raised, educated, graduated in Franklin County, NY. Worked as writer, researcher, and media/public relations representative in the Southeastern USA. Started his own graphic-design and marketing company, Skyline, in 1988. Spent fifteen years in Roman Catholic evangelism, catechetical teaching, and ministry to the poor in Florida, Europe, and California. First non-fiction book published in 1997. Ian's first satirical novel, Fishing for Piranha, was published in 2000. 2003 non-fiction book, Mary and the Ossuary, was noted in USA Today, Science and Learning, Biblical Archaeology Review, and other international dailies, magazines, and journals. 2006 collection of humorous essays, Waiting for the Rapture, was winner of iUniverse Publisher's Choice Award & Barnes & Noble in-store publication. From 1988-2008 Ian's articles, commentaries, and other contributions have appeared in newspapers, alternative weeklies, stage and television productions in the USA and in France. In 2007 Ian was a regularly featured writer on author/satirist Cintra Wilson's Dregublog. Ian's next book (a travel guide) is slated for release in 2009 and he is currently finishing a novel of historical fiction, a graphic novel, and a book on ancient Christian Marian history. Ian maintains a blog at www.theransomnotes.blogspot.com.

Reviews

[Christian W · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hello, my name is Christian Sabin. I am the son of Jake's mild younger brother, "Pete" but his real name Paul. I can not tell you how amazing this book is. For a lot time I knew nothing about my uncle, just the basics he lives far away etc.. my father told me similar stories of his childhood you know my grandmother being a religious freak. But never told me the part of my grandparents fighting all the time and being mean to the 3 boys. Don't get me wrong I love my grandparents but do I think how they raised there children is a little harsh yes of course. But to learn the dark side of my family is really mind blowing. But almost makes me emotional cause my father side of the family isn't close, which from reading the book clearly shows why... but when I was a younger child my grandmother would always help me with my homework after I got done school she was always so good to me ,And the dealer ship she worked at the car dealership my father ran it for 20 something years I grew up threw.. I could of never seen that side of my grandmother or my grandfather.. I'm so sorry you had to experience that uncle Jake.. I would love to meet you someday- Christian Sabin