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Burning River
Embark on a gripping journey of self-discovery in "Burning River."
Frank Wills, a marine sergeant and combat veteran, finds himself trapped in an otherworldly prison, his own internal struggles proving to be the most formidable obstacles. As fate tests him with harrowing challenges, Frank must confront the shackles of his own making.
In this modern rendition of Dante’s Inferno, "Burning River" delves into the profound Can we alter the essence of who we are? Frank's quest becomes a soul-searching narrative, exploring the depths of self-awareness and the potential for personal transformation. Join the author, a jail psychiatrist, as he navigates the intricate labyrinth of the human psyche in this compelling tale of resilience and redemption.
Frank Wills, a marine sergeant and combat veteran, finds himself trapped in an otherworldly prison, his own internal struggles proving to be the most formidable obstacles. As fate tests him with harrowing challenges, Frank must confront the shackles of his own making.
In this modern rendition of Dante’s Inferno, "Burning River" delves into the profound Can we alter the essence of who we are? Frank's quest becomes a soul-searching narrative, exploring the depths of self-awareness and the potential for personal transformation. Join the author, a jail psychiatrist, as he navigates the intricate labyrinth of the human psyche in this compelling tale of resilience and redemption.
300 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 7, 2024
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About the author
Joseph H. Baskin
6 books1 followerJoseph Baskin currently works as Staff Psychiatrist and Medical Director for MetroHealth Corrections - Cuyahoga County Jail.
Previously he's worked at Bridgewater State Hospital (corrections facility for the criminally insane) and Ohio State University.
Education includes: BA from the University of Michigan, MD, The Ohio State University, Internship in General Surgery at Rush Medical Center (Chicago), Psychiatry residency Harvard South Shore (Brockton, MA), fellowship in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Massachusetts General Hospital, fellowship in Forensic Psychiatry, University of Maryland (Baltimore).
Previously he's worked at Bridgewater State Hospital (corrections facility for the criminally insane) and Ohio State University.
Education includes: BA from the University of Michigan, MD, The Ohio State University, Internship in General Surgery at Rush Medical Center (Chicago), Psychiatry residency Harvard South Shore (Brockton, MA), fellowship in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Massachusetts General Hospital, fellowship in Forensic Psychiatry, University of Maryland (Baltimore).
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May 6, 2024
This book was okay. There was not much I would consider paranormal in this book. There are flashback scenes throughout that gave more back story to the MMC. The world the majority of the book takes place in was pretty basic without much detail, making it hard to get into this story. The ending also seemed rushed and given to us for the happy ever after. It has potential but not fully there for me.
May 28, 2024
I want to start off by saying I was happy to get approved for an ARC of this book. Now I will share my honest review.
So this started off a little rocky for me, it's been a while since I read a book strictly in the males POV and no romance. So I kept going and by the end I felt better about it.
This is a modern day Dante's Inferno story. Touched base on a lot of issues involving race, sex, and ethics. Some traits of the main character bothered me, but he got better as the story progressed. I gave it a three because a good bit of it wasn't predictable and I like when a book can keep me guessing. All in all it was a good book, just not my normal read and I most likely won't reread it.
So this started off a little rocky for me, it's been a while since I read a book strictly in the males POV and no romance. So I kept going and by the end I felt better about it.
This is a modern day Dante's Inferno story. Touched base on a lot of issues involving race, sex, and ethics. Some traits of the main character bothered me, but he got better as the story progressed. I gave it a three because a good bit of it wasn't predictable and I like when a book can keep me guessing. All in all it was a good book, just not my normal read and I most likely won't reread it.
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