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Bumpy Roads
Bumpy Roads is a collection of thirty-five entertaining and mostly humorous short stories comprising of life experiences in which we can all relate. Life travels many roads. Some are bumpy and may not be welcomed experiences, but they are also often the funniest times in our life. These are the times to cherish, reflect on, build upon, and sometimes, are a catalyst for moving on. Bumpy Roads reminds us that life is unpredictable and change, inevitable-new faces, places, and unique experiences. Life can be embarrassing, demanding, challenging, yet rewarding. We largely decide our own destiny by the directions we decide to take. This book sets out to entertain the reader, yet provoke thought. It is my hope that you, the reader, will enjoy these stories.
216 pages, Paperback
First published September 10, 2013
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Brian Wilson
8 books8 followersBrian Wilson is a New Zealand author of short stories and novels.
In his working career he has worked as an investigator and part-time counsellor.
He is married with three adult children.
His qualifications comprise an honours Masters Degree in Psychology (clinical papers), and accounting and management qualifications.
He was inspired to write his first book following his experiences of the killer earthquake in Christchurch on 22 February 2011. His short stories are both thought provoking and humorous and are based in many countries. His first novel is an action packed spy thriller. Brian loves to travel and also in the past has been a keen tramper (hiker), exploring the Southern Alps of New Zealand.
Brian also has a musical background spending ten years in the Celebration Singers, and a similar amount of time in the Christchurch City Choir. The Celebration Singers made four LP records. Sport is another interest and he keenly follows the All Black rugby team as well as other sports.
In his working career he has worked as an investigator and part-time counsellor.
He is married with three adult children.
His qualifications comprise an honours Masters Degree in Psychology (clinical papers), and accounting and management qualifications.
He was inspired to write his first book following his experiences of the killer earthquake in Christchurch on 22 February 2011. His short stories are both thought provoking and humorous and are based in many countries. His first novel is an action packed spy thriller. Brian loves to travel and also in the past has been a keen tramper (hiker), exploring the Southern Alps of New Zealand.
Brian also has a musical background spending ten years in the Celebration Singers, and a similar amount of time in the Christchurch City Choir. The Celebration Singers made four LP records. Sport is another interest and he keenly follows the All Black rugby team as well as other sports.
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March 4, 2014
Today's hectic pace requires some slowing down. Meditation is very popular these days, but most people do not have much time to mediate. Bumpy Roads by Brian Wilson is like a literary pharmacopoeia that hits the spot for whatever mood you're in. David Moore's foreword rightly observes that Bumpy Roads can be enjoyed "whether...curled up comfortably in an easy chair at home or waiting impatiently for a flight at an airport." The book is collection of short little stories that in some cases pose serious reflection and in others tease with delightful humor, all while employing literary devices that build suspense and anticipation or spring surprise endings that really surprise! The book includes 30 short stories and five poems by Wilson, and five additional short stories by Rachel Coop including her delightful "First Date."
The opening story is about the devastating and tragic road bump endured by New Zealand—the author's homeland, in the horrific earthquake of February 22, 2011. But "Shaky Grounds" is not so much about the earthquake itself, which was centered in the city of Christchurch, but about the different ways in which people cope. While many demonstrate dignity, strength and courage during life's bumpy roads there are also the weak or cowardly who show their true colors during critical times. The bumpy roads of life are often a testing ground that reveals the beauty as well as the ugliness of human nature.
The book is enhanced by the incorporation of images and photographs that reinforce the metaphorical bumpy roads theme as the stories wind their way through much if not most of the civilized world. This collection of short stories follows a broadly metaphorical theme, but it is not possible to convey a single sense; that being the case, I will provide the reader with a glimpse of a few snapshots that I found particularly interesting and appealing. It is, for example, common for people to take for granted their loved ones or friends. As was the case with Roger, a character who would refer to his wife from whom he whom he is recently separated, as a "kept woman" meaning that he was the hardworking breadwinner in the marriage and his wife merely took care of the kids. Roger came to view Sharon as living a life of ease when compared to the life of her stress charged husband. But by the end of the story—after a weekend traveling with his kids and their nana to the Gold Coast of Australia, we may surmise that Roger is reconsidering his assessment of his wife Sharon and perhaps the separation!
There are the distortions of the mind. A man of Japanese descent harbors animosity towards the United States for the dropping of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. So immersed in his animosity was he that he slipped into a hallucination involving wartime casualties. What is the message here? It think it can only be that while the horrors of war can create feelings of close connections to ancestors who may have suffered, it is also vital that one does not to become a prisoner of the past. And then there is a tale of paranoia, written in the first person, in which a visitor to Shanghai, China seems to be overly obsessed about the threat of being victimized by robbery or other crime. However, in this case, the reality may well be that the narrator's state of mind is fully justified.
Bumpy Roads is filled with little snippets that can light up your day with a laugh, a smile or an acknowledgement of life's ups and downs. From bad car rentals to uncomfortable bed and breakfast accommodations, to growing old, to laughable stints of men who are incompetent at domestic chores—Gary's cake baking in "Baby Day" is hysterical, to garage sales and much more the book succeeds. But the author excels at creating stories that are uplifting of the spirit while, almost at the same time, draws contrasts with the opposite potential. For example, in "Zimbabwe—Land of Disappointment" Wilson paints an exquisitely beautiful picture of that country while indirectly but poignantly conveying the tragedy of dictatorship and political repression. In another tale, a high school bully gets his due by means of what appears to be the conspiring of good luck and the secret life of the intended victim that produces a delightful and serendipitous surprise! A favorite theme of many readers, certainly of this reviewer, is that of the modest individual who without fanfare and unbeknownst to others dedicates his life to good deeds. I am reminded of a story that very recently appeared in the news in which a gruff American ex-military man and now current high school math teacher by the name of Jim O'Connor allowed his stern disciplinarian demeanor to serve as cover for his 20 year, multiple day per week practice of volunteering his after school time at a hospital to cuddle sick newborn infants and donating to them his Type O Negative blood. He is a hero and a saint to the hospital staff but his students knew nothing of it until the story was made public. In Bumpy Roads there is the story of a man—not necessarily respected by his neighbors, who works all year to accumulate firewood for the needy so that they can stay warm. I will not divulge the title of this short story—it is a jewel that is best discovered by reading the book; it warms the heart and inspires the spirit.
Brian Wilson has a refreshing writing style as his stories seem to breeze along making them seem even shorter than they are. They have a tempo that is just right for our busy age. But there are few bumpy roads within the book itself, and certainly none that prevent a solid endorsement.
This review has also been posted on Amazon.com.
The opening story is about the devastating and tragic road bump endured by New Zealand—the author's homeland, in the horrific earthquake of February 22, 2011. But "Shaky Grounds" is not so much about the earthquake itself, which was centered in the city of Christchurch, but about the different ways in which people cope. While many demonstrate dignity, strength and courage during life's bumpy roads there are also the weak or cowardly who show their true colors during critical times. The bumpy roads of life are often a testing ground that reveals the beauty as well as the ugliness of human nature.
The book is enhanced by the incorporation of images and photographs that reinforce the metaphorical bumpy roads theme as the stories wind their way through much if not most of the civilized world. This collection of short stories follows a broadly metaphorical theme, but it is not possible to convey a single sense; that being the case, I will provide the reader with a glimpse of a few snapshots that I found particularly interesting and appealing. It is, for example, common for people to take for granted their loved ones or friends. As was the case with Roger, a character who would refer to his wife from whom he whom he is recently separated, as a "kept woman" meaning that he was the hardworking breadwinner in the marriage and his wife merely took care of the kids. Roger came to view Sharon as living a life of ease when compared to the life of her stress charged husband. But by the end of the story—after a weekend traveling with his kids and their nana to the Gold Coast of Australia, we may surmise that Roger is reconsidering his assessment of his wife Sharon and perhaps the separation!
There are the distortions of the mind. A man of Japanese descent harbors animosity towards the United States for the dropping of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. So immersed in his animosity was he that he slipped into a hallucination involving wartime casualties. What is the message here? It think it can only be that while the horrors of war can create feelings of close connections to ancestors who may have suffered, it is also vital that one does not to become a prisoner of the past. And then there is a tale of paranoia, written in the first person, in which a visitor to Shanghai, China seems to be overly obsessed about the threat of being victimized by robbery or other crime. However, in this case, the reality may well be that the narrator's state of mind is fully justified.
Bumpy Roads is filled with little snippets that can light up your day with a laugh, a smile or an acknowledgement of life's ups and downs. From bad car rentals to uncomfortable bed and breakfast accommodations, to growing old, to laughable stints of men who are incompetent at domestic chores—Gary's cake baking in "Baby Day" is hysterical, to garage sales and much more the book succeeds. But the author excels at creating stories that are uplifting of the spirit while, almost at the same time, draws contrasts with the opposite potential. For example, in "Zimbabwe—Land of Disappointment" Wilson paints an exquisitely beautiful picture of that country while indirectly but poignantly conveying the tragedy of dictatorship and political repression. In another tale, a high school bully gets his due by means of what appears to be the conspiring of good luck and the secret life of the intended victim that produces a delightful and serendipitous surprise! A favorite theme of many readers, certainly of this reviewer, is that of the modest individual who without fanfare and unbeknownst to others dedicates his life to good deeds. I am reminded of a story that very recently appeared in the news in which a gruff American ex-military man and now current high school math teacher by the name of Jim O'Connor allowed his stern disciplinarian demeanor to serve as cover for his 20 year, multiple day per week practice of volunteering his after school time at a hospital to cuddle sick newborn infants and donating to them his Type O Negative blood. He is a hero and a saint to the hospital staff but his students knew nothing of it until the story was made public. In Bumpy Roads there is the story of a man—not necessarily respected by his neighbors, who works all year to accumulate firewood for the needy so that they can stay warm. I will not divulge the title of this short story—it is a jewel that is best discovered by reading the book; it warms the heart and inspires the spirit.
Brian Wilson has a refreshing writing style as his stories seem to breeze along making them seem even shorter than they are. They have a tempo that is just right for our busy age. But there are few bumpy roads within the book itself, and certainly none that prevent a solid endorsement.
This review has also been posted on Amazon.com.
August 26, 2014
It is never easy reviewing a collection of short stories, or an anthology, because inevitably the quality of the stories is going to vary greatly. This is particularly true when there is a variety of authors. Here there are just two authors. The majority of the pieces are by Brian Wilson, but a handful are by Rachel Coop. This is probably a good way to introduce a new writer to the public.
There are thirty-eight pieces here, including a few poems. A few are linked by the earthquakes that have occurred in Christchurch, New Zealand, over the last few years. ‘Bumpy roads’, both physical and emotional, is a recurring theme. Some of the stories feel like fictionalised (more or less) travel writing. A few pieces stand out slightly from the background. ‘Flatting Dramas’ (Rachel Coop) is lifted by its humour. ‘First Date’ (Rachel Coop) is also one of the better stories. Again, the humour works well here. ‘All on a Sunny Day’ (Brian Wilson) is short but clever. ‘Death in the Family’ (Brian Wilson) is also a cut above, although I did guess the outcome quite early.
Many of the stories are more like slightly elongated anecdotes than stories. These are often quite homely tales. Sometimes I felt as though I was reading a holiday blog. I was uncertain about the boundary between fiction and non-fiction here. If these tales were slightly fictionalised non-fiction, perhaps it would have been better to present them simply as non-fiction. As fictional stories, I’m sorry to say that I often found the writing unimaginative and the subject matter uninteresting. Some readers may like this quiet, low key style of writing, these everyday tales. However, I suppose I look for more in a short story. I look to be moved, surprised, shocked. Few of the stories had the kind of emotional depth or clever structure that I prefer. The writing, while competent, was rarely exceptional.
As I often do with a collection such as this, I arrive at a star rating by averaging what I have given to each individual piece. Here that rounds out to around three stars.
There are thirty-eight pieces here, including a few poems. A few are linked by the earthquakes that have occurred in Christchurch, New Zealand, over the last few years. ‘Bumpy roads’, both physical and emotional, is a recurring theme. Some of the stories feel like fictionalised (more or less) travel writing. A few pieces stand out slightly from the background. ‘Flatting Dramas’ (Rachel Coop) is lifted by its humour. ‘First Date’ (Rachel Coop) is also one of the better stories. Again, the humour works well here. ‘All on a Sunny Day’ (Brian Wilson) is short but clever. ‘Death in the Family’ (Brian Wilson) is also a cut above, although I did guess the outcome quite early.
Many of the stories are more like slightly elongated anecdotes than stories. These are often quite homely tales. Sometimes I felt as though I was reading a holiday blog. I was uncertain about the boundary between fiction and non-fiction here. If these tales were slightly fictionalised non-fiction, perhaps it would have been better to present them simply as non-fiction. As fictional stories, I’m sorry to say that I often found the writing unimaginative and the subject matter uninteresting. Some readers may like this quiet, low key style of writing, these everyday tales. However, I suppose I look for more in a short story. I look to be moved, surprised, shocked. Few of the stories had the kind of emotional depth or clever structure that I prefer. The writing, while competent, was rarely exceptional.
As I often do with a collection such as this, I arrive at a star rating by averaging what I have given to each individual piece. Here that rounds out to around three stars.
October 7, 2014
Brian Wilson’s Bumpy Roads is a cozy, laid-back, easy read of afternoon delights, indeed an antidote to life’s “bumpy roads,” which perhaps may provide the ultimate meaning behind the metaphor. Within this eclectic collection we find part travelogue, which provides some of Wilson’s most beautiful prose, part history, part family and friend situations, sprinkled with Mr. Wilson’s light charming poetry and some photographic essays, and five or so additional witty and clever pieces by Rachel Coop that add up to, well, Bumpy Roads.
This book continues the theme began in Moments in Time that explored the effects of the shattering earthquake that struck Christchurch, New Zealand on February 22, 2010, though it travels further afield. One of my favorites is “The Journey,” wherein a nurse traveling on a bus and observing a man who is obviously dead responds to the other passengers who are shocked when she nonchalantly pulls the chord to simply disembark without offering any assistance to the man: “Dead is dead, and I want to get home. Death marks the end of a journey. This is where I get off.” Within those very simple lines is a universe of understatement. Another—and perhaps my most favorite is “Death in the Family,” in which an elderly man who has admitted that he is experiencing increasing moments of confusion such as placing the milk in the oven, is trying to remember just whose funeral he is attending. He does not see his wife Mary in attendance. Could it be she? You will have to read the book to find the answer. Rachel Coop’s work is ironic and often very funny, well set-up and fits very nicely in this collection.
I found myself wondering if Mr. Wilson had any plans to re-visit any of these characters to develop them more fully; for example, Shane in “Home Alone.” I often found myself almost shocked by abrupt endings; I wanted more!
Bumpy Roads is a highly enjoyable quick read that will take you to Paris and China, to Italy and Down Under, and along your own Bumpy Roads.
This book continues the theme began in Moments in Time that explored the effects of the shattering earthquake that struck Christchurch, New Zealand on February 22, 2010, though it travels further afield. One of my favorites is “The Journey,” wherein a nurse traveling on a bus and observing a man who is obviously dead responds to the other passengers who are shocked when she nonchalantly pulls the chord to simply disembark without offering any assistance to the man: “Dead is dead, and I want to get home. Death marks the end of a journey. This is where I get off.” Within those very simple lines is a universe of understatement. Another—and perhaps my most favorite is “Death in the Family,” in which an elderly man who has admitted that he is experiencing increasing moments of confusion such as placing the milk in the oven, is trying to remember just whose funeral he is attending. He does not see his wife Mary in attendance. Could it be she? You will have to read the book to find the answer. Rachel Coop’s work is ironic and often very funny, well set-up and fits very nicely in this collection.
I found myself wondering if Mr. Wilson had any plans to re-visit any of these characters to develop them more fully; for example, Shane in “Home Alone.” I often found myself almost shocked by abrupt endings; I wanted more!
Bumpy Roads is a highly enjoyable quick read that will take you to Paris and China, to Italy and Down Under, and along your own Bumpy Roads.
December 31, 2013
Bumpy Roads by Brian Wilson is an eclectic and entertaining anthology of short stories that originate from Australia but take us across to Europe and back in a thoughtful and provocative tour de force. His thirty vignettes (along with five stories contributed by Rachel Coop) provide us with snippets in time of his characters’ lives, beginning with the catastrophic earthquake at Christchurch (Shaky Grounds) and taking us as far back as Hiroshima (in A Case in Time). Actually we are taken even further back to the days of Solomon’s Gold, just before a quick look at the 70’s mindframe in The Past Revisited. It’s a Kipling-like excursion that draws heavily upon the life and times of the author, and this trip into the world of Brian Wilson is well worth taking.
Wilson’s book takes on a Hemingwayesque ambiance as the new visits the old, with the lesbian couple of Lindsay and Trish going On A Crusade in Part One and making a return appearance in Part Three in A Memorable Sermon. It turns into the age-old polemic between good and evil as the women attempt to reconcile themselves to the religious beliefs of those around them. We follow the characters through the fields and across the hills in Three Granddads, while the next generations proves not quite as enduring Up The Garden Path. We continue the journey to the end in Death in the Family, yet life goes on (even without one’s favorite newspaper) in Crowded House.
There are also five contributions by Rachel Coop that round out this collection of stories that resonate as a madrigal of life. These are letters from the author, offering viewpoints and perspectives from different people and places from all walks of life, but ultimately they all hit home. It is a paean to people, the best folks we know. Bumpy Roads by Brian Wilson is an uplifting compendium you won’t want to miss.
Wilson’s book takes on a Hemingwayesque ambiance as the new visits the old, with the lesbian couple of Lindsay and Trish going On A Crusade in Part One and making a return appearance in Part Three in A Memorable Sermon. It turns into the age-old polemic between good and evil as the women attempt to reconcile themselves to the religious beliefs of those around them. We follow the characters through the fields and across the hills in Three Granddads, while the next generations proves not quite as enduring Up The Garden Path. We continue the journey to the end in Death in the Family, yet life goes on (even without one’s favorite newspaper) in Crowded House.
There are also five contributions by Rachel Coop that round out this collection of stories that resonate as a madrigal of life. These are letters from the author, offering viewpoints and perspectives from different people and places from all walks of life, but ultimately they all hit home. It is a paean to people, the best folks we know. Bumpy Roads by Brian Wilson is an uplifting compendium you won’t want to miss.
February 17, 2014
“Bumpy Roads” is the second book of short stories by Brian Wilson, an author who lives in New Zealand. It takes a look at all the small troubles in life; cleaning up after an earthquake, rental cars, middle age pot bellies, and more. Some of the stories are just a reflection on life. Others have a bit of British humor, or irony to them. There’s no set cast of characters, or a recurring theme other than something that is bothersome in some way.
The book is written using the British style of English (the trunk of a car is called a boot). It’s a bit stiffer than American English, but well written for that style. Readers that enjoy the British programs on public television would enjoy this book.
The author does a good job of capturing the dialect and personalities of the characters. It was tasteful in that there isn’t any foul language or behaviour in the book. The characters are mostly in the forty to sixty year old range, and the book might appeal to that age group.
My reviews are based on a Rubrik, with 90 percent being an acceptable score. The stars are for 1. Writing skill, grammar, spelling and proofreading 2. Compelling and believable plot 3. Engagement or enjoyment 4. Ethics, moral values and politics 5. Meeting industry standards for that genre.
The cover and advertising lead one to believe that this is a book of funny stories. It’s listed in the genre of comedy. While some of the stories are amusing, others are sad. It also includes poetry. Four of the stories are by a different author to present both male and female points of view. The author defends this as being “eclectic”, but that simply means that it doesn’t have a specific genre. One can’t achieve a goal, if one doesn’t have a goal to achieve. So while this book doesn’t earn a star for being about comedy, it is still an enjoyable book for someone who doesn’t care what genre or style of humour it is.
The book is written using the British style of English (the trunk of a car is called a boot). It’s a bit stiffer than American English, but well written for that style. Readers that enjoy the British programs on public television would enjoy this book.
The author does a good job of capturing the dialect and personalities of the characters. It was tasteful in that there isn’t any foul language or behaviour in the book. The characters are mostly in the forty to sixty year old range, and the book might appeal to that age group.
My reviews are based on a Rubrik, with 90 percent being an acceptable score. The stars are for 1. Writing skill, grammar, spelling and proofreading 2. Compelling and believable plot 3. Engagement or enjoyment 4. Ethics, moral values and politics 5. Meeting industry standards for that genre.
The cover and advertising lead one to believe that this is a book of funny stories. It’s listed in the genre of comedy. While some of the stories are amusing, others are sad. It also includes poetry. Four of the stories are by a different author to present both male and female points of view. The author defends this as being “eclectic”, but that simply means that it doesn’t have a specific genre. One can’t achieve a goal, if one doesn’t have a goal to achieve. So while this book doesn’t earn a star for being about comedy, it is still an enjoyable book for someone who doesn’t care what genre or style of humour it is.
March 14, 2014
I have a soft spot for short fiction. Taking ten or twenty minutes out of the daily bustle to delve into another reality—one with its own discrete beginning, middle and end—is as refreshing to me as coffee breaks, tea time or naps are to others. Bumpy Roads is a collection of short stories (enriched by some well-chosen poems and photographs) by New Zealand writer Brian Wilson (with additional contributions by Rachel Coop) that explore how average people rise to meet the challenges life throws at them.
With marked compassion and an eye for realistic detail, Wilson guides his characters through troubles small and large—from the minor but niggling stresses of planning a child’s wedding or clearing the home of an aged parent, to moving on after a catastrophic natural event, say, the series of violent earthquakes that struck Christchurch, New Zealand beginning on September 4, 2010 and which ultimately resulted in the deaths of 185 people.
Wilson’s stories reflect the very real problems faced by the people of Christchurch following the quakes: widespread damage to homes, displacement, and the liquefaction causing the “bumpy roads” that provide both the title and thematic center of the collection. Yet, the author also manages to look past the losses he and his fellow citizens have suffered and, in such stories as “Up the Garden Path” and “The Three Passes,” demonstrate an appreciation for the strength and character of this rugged, beautiful land and optimism about its future.
I enjoyed this five-star collection. It’s a great mix of humor and feeling. Highly recommended.
With marked compassion and an eye for realistic detail, Wilson guides his characters through troubles small and large—from the minor but niggling stresses of planning a child’s wedding or clearing the home of an aged parent, to moving on after a catastrophic natural event, say, the series of violent earthquakes that struck Christchurch, New Zealand beginning on September 4, 2010 and which ultimately resulted in the deaths of 185 people.
Wilson’s stories reflect the very real problems faced by the people of Christchurch following the quakes: widespread damage to homes, displacement, and the liquefaction causing the “bumpy roads” that provide both the title and thematic center of the collection. Yet, the author also manages to look past the losses he and his fellow citizens have suffered and, in such stories as “Up the Garden Path” and “The Three Passes,” demonstrate an appreciation for the strength and character of this rugged, beautiful land and optimism about its future.
I enjoyed this five-star collection. It’s a great mix of humor and feeling. Highly recommended.
January 12, 2015
Bumpy Roads is filled with short stories that depict the quirks and challenges in life, but the experience of reading Brian Wilson’s collection is definitely not bumpy. I found myself gliding through each story, smoothly gaining a sense of place and character. The people are multidimensional and feel as human as a friend or neighbor. And aside from O. Henry’s stories, I’ve never read a collection that so masterfully entwines the ironic twist. After I read the first couple of jewels, I found myself anticipating the surprise—the delicious unpredictable, yet universally common, quirk. And with each story I was delighted! If O. Henry had time-traveled a century and circled the globe to New Zealand, he couldn’t have done better.
This collection contains a few stories by a different author, Rachel Coop, who is equally talented. Her stories have a unique voice, and her characters jump off the page, making me sigh in “Memory Lane” and laugh out loud in “Flatting Dramas.”
I know I’ve read a good story when the characters and events stay with me. I can’t forget Lily’s surprising “First Date,” or the nurse’s shocking revelation in “The Journey” or Masaki’s emotional reaction to the replica of the bomb that was dropped on Hiroshima in “A Case in Time.” And most of all, I can’t forget what the earthquake survivors in Christchurch, New Zealand have experienced.
This collection contains a few stories by a different author, Rachel Coop, who is equally talented. Her stories have a unique voice, and her characters jump off the page, making me sigh in “Memory Lane” and laugh out loud in “Flatting Dramas.”
I know I’ve read a good story when the characters and events stay with me. I can’t forget Lily’s surprising “First Date,” or the nurse’s shocking revelation in “The Journey” or Masaki’s emotional reaction to the replica of the bomb that was dropped on Hiroshima in “A Case in Time.” And most of all, I can’t forget what the earthquake survivors in Christchurch, New Zealand have experienced.
April 9, 2014
Another great read and hard to put down. I highly recommend this book if you want short stories rather than a novel to read.
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