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What if you were given the chance to relive your life?
With all of the memories you have now
Able to change anything you wanted
What if once you got that chance, all you wanted was to come back?
What if you couldn’t?
BACK opens with everyman Mike Johnson waking up the morning after Easter to discover that he has returned from his comfortable married existence to his life as a twelve-year-old boy. No warning, no wishes, no angel needing his wings – just instant Star Wars pajamas and elementary school. The story centers on Mike’s struggle to accept his new situation and understand why he’s there, all while trying to cope with being an adult in a child’s body and without continuous access to coffee.
With all of the memories you have now
Able to change anything you wanted
What if once you got that chance, all you wanted was to come back?
What if you couldn’t?
BACK opens with everyman Mike Johnson waking up the morning after Easter to discover that he has returned from his comfortable married existence to his life as a twelve-year-old boy. No warning, no wishes, no angel needing his wings – just instant Star Wars pajamas and elementary school. The story centers on Mike’s struggle to accept his new situation and understand why he’s there, all while trying to cope with being an adult in a child’s body and without continuous access to coffee.
482 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 23, 2011
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About the author
David Shockley
7 books18 followersDavid Shockley has been writing novels for over two decades, or most of his adult life. His works universally reflect such themes as the strength of family - regardless of its makeup - personal conviction, and the courage to find good in the world, wherever and in whomever it resides. He loves sports and music, is a fanatical movie enthusiast, cotton candy addict, and has never met a roller coaster or thrill ride he didn't like. He was a 2010 national karate champion in kata as well as silver medalist in kumite for his age-group. His favorite bands include The Ramones, The Violent Femmes, and Creedence Clearwater Revival. His favorite authors include Jack London, William Shakespeare, Elmore Leonard and Stephen King. He currently lives in Virginia and has spent most of his life in and around the ocean. His love of longboarding has been a great source of fun and relaxation since he was a kid. He encourages everyone he meets to try it at least once.
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March 23, 2016
Another interesting read by Shockley. His mind and writing go places I can't imagine by myself. He drags me in, captivated, into some sort of alternate reality that stretches my thinking. I was a bit disappointing in the ending, as things didn't seem to get resolved, but maybe that's just a set up for the sequel. A read worth you time for sure.
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