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The Addendum
When advertising executive Sarah Sheppard was commissioned by God, also known as Infinity, to write and market a universal addendum to the world's religious texts, she was convinced the entire plan was an elaborate hoax. But as anyone who has read Sandra Moran’s novel, Nudge, knows, the real story is much more complicated. Now for the first time, the actual text of The Addendum is available for anyone to read. And what exactly is The Addendum? It’s a universal document that ties together history, religion, and the commonality of the human experience through stories of famous figures who, regardless of their belief systems, stand as testament to the ideals of living one’s faith and making the world a better place. Its purpose is to help humanity celebrate and accept our differences, even as we embrace that which is common to all.
72 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 3, 2014
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About the author
Sandra Moran
8 books81 followersSandra Moran was a teacher, author and international woman of intrigue.
A native Kansan, Sandra worked as a newspaper journalist, a political speech writer and an archaeological tour manager. When she was not running around Kansas City (literally) or torturing students with the fundamentals of anthropology, she was found in her lair making up stories.
Her debut novel, "Letters Never Sent" was chosen as the winner of 2014 Ann Bannon Popular Fiction Award (GCLS), 2014 General Fiction Award (GCLS), 2013 Rainbow Award for Historical Fiction, and the 2013 Rainbow Award for Lesbian Debut Novel. It was also a finalist for the prestigious Edmund White Award for Debut Fiction (Triangle Awards).
Sandra was also the author of "All We Lack," "Nudge," and "The Addendum." Her next novel, "State of Grace" will be available in August 2016.
In October 2015 Sandra was diagnosed with stage IV cancer. On November 7, 2015, less than a month after diagnosis, she was gone. All of those who knew her, or read her books, are forever changed for the better.
A native Kansan, Sandra worked as a newspaper journalist, a political speech writer and an archaeological tour manager. When she was not running around Kansas City (literally) or torturing students with the fundamentals of anthropology, she was found in her lair making up stories.
Her debut novel, "Letters Never Sent" was chosen as the winner of 2014 Ann Bannon Popular Fiction Award (GCLS), 2014 General Fiction Award (GCLS), 2013 Rainbow Award for Historical Fiction, and the 2013 Rainbow Award for Lesbian Debut Novel. It was also a finalist for the prestigious Edmund White Award for Debut Fiction (Triangle Awards).
Sandra was also the author of "All We Lack," "Nudge," and "The Addendum." Her next novel, "State of Grace" will be available in August 2016.
In October 2015 Sandra was diagnosed with stage IV cancer. On November 7, 2015, less than a month after diagnosis, she was gone. All of those who knew her, or read her books, are forever changed for the better.
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July 13, 2014
If you haven’t read Nudge yet, why not? It is one of those books which stays in your thoughts, sort of lodges there as an idea and has a subtle but persistent effect on one’s semi-conscious mind. If you haven’t read Letters Never Sent that just won the Ann Bannon Popular Choice and Dramatic/General Fiction Golden Crown awards again, if not –really– why not?) then you might have expected another well-written and moving romance of some sort.
Nudge is not a romance. It has a thread of a romance, but it is really a historical perspective on the major religions and how they got to be how they are. It sounds heavy, and it is certainly thought provoking and intellectual, but in a way that even if you don’t have a huge knowledge of other religions, makes sense.
I reviewed Nudge here.. but as a synopsis, Sarah Sheppard, ambitious marketing exec and definite atheist, gets rather forcefully headhunted by a strange middle eastern man who claims to represent God, who should be called Infinity to be inclusive. The job is to write a book that will speak to everyone, across the religious divides. To explain to them what God – sorry Infinity – really meant and how far our religions have moved from the message he (oops IT) meant to send.
Mmmm I hear you say. I did too until I read it and got engrossed in the concept.. and the excellent writing. So Nudge is this rather radical atheist’s journey of learning, understanding, and self discovery.
So why, I hear you cry, are you blathering on about Nudge when it’s a review of The Addendum? Well, of course, the book Sarah Sheppard was recruited to write was an addendum to the religious texts. And Sandra Moran being – well – Sandra Moran, she couldn’t leave the concept of the book actually being written alone. So now we have a literal addendum to Nudge.. helpfully called The Addendum. (Bet you never thought to that was a word that was going to be banged into your head).
Whatever your view of religion, whatever your religion, The Addendum is an interesting read, although one has to say its existence is rather a plot spoiler for any suspense Nudge might have held.
Anyway – The Addendum introduces us to the major ‘Nudges’ that have appeared in the last 2000 years. These Nudges were sent by Infinity to ‘nudge’ humanity along, but as we have free will, and because the message of the nudges were often written after the fact, the religious texts do not always represent what Infinity intended. The Addendum is Infinity’s explanation and correction.
It is hugely interesting, informative, well researched and brilliantly written. Ms Moran’s editing has clearly made Ms Sheppard’s marketing copy immensely readable. Sandra Moran always makes you think. Whether it is a moving romance set across a history when being gay was a life threatening option, or challenging us to think about how our religions have been twisted and tormented into institutionalized bigotry and hatred of anything ‘other’. The Addendum is no exception and will make you take a second look at the major characters included – at how they impacted the world and what we, humankind have done with the messages they brought.
Nudge is not a romance. It has a thread of a romance, but it is really a historical perspective on the major religions and how they got to be how they are. It sounds heavy, and it is certainly thought provoking and intellectual, but in a way that even if you don’t have a huge knowledge of other religions, makes sense.
I reviewed Nudge here.. but as a synopsis, Sarah Sheppard, ambitious marketing exec and definite atheist, gets rather forcefully headhunted by a strange middle eastern man who claims to represent God, who should be called Infinity to be inclusive. The job is to write a book that will speak to everyone, across the religious divides. To explain to them what God – sorry Infinity – really meant and how far our religions have moved from the message he (oops IT) meant to send.
Mmmm I hear you say. I did too until I read it and got engrossed in the concept.. and the excellent writing. So Nudge is this rather radical atheist’s journey of learning, understanding, and self discovery.
So why, I hear you cry, are you blathering on about Nudge when it’s a review of The Addendum? Well, of course, the book Sarah Sheppard was recruited to write was an addendum to the religious texts. And Sandra Moran being – well – Sandra Moran, she couldn’t leave the concept of the book actually being written alone. So now we have a literal addendum to Nudge.. helpfully called The Addendum. (Bet you never thought to that was a word that was going to be banged into your head).
Whatever your view of religion, whatever your religion, The Addendum is an interesting read, although one has to say its existence is rather a plot spoiler for any suspense Nudge might have held.
Anyway – The Addendum introduces us to the major ‘Nudges’ that have appeared in the last 2000 years. These Nudges were sent by Infinity to ‘nudge’ humanity along, but as we have free will, and because the message of the nudges were often written after the fact, the religious texts do not always represent what Infinity intended. The Addendum is Infinity’s explanation and correction.
It is hugely interesting, informative, well researched and brilliantly written. Ms Moran’s editing has clearly made Ms Sheppard’s marketing copy immensely readable. Sandra Moran always makes you think. Whether it is a moving romance set across a history when being gay was a life threatening option, or challenging us to think about how our religions have been twisted and tormented into institutionalized bigotry and hatred of anything ‘other’. The Addendum is no exception and will make you take a second look at the major characters included – at how they impacted the world and what we, humankind have done with the messages they brought.
October 12, 2014
We are presented here with the final product of the research and compilation of all the Enumerae or Infinity chosen person lives before and after they were chosen. Sarah's new addendum to put all major religious beliefs up to date so that mankind knows their truth as presented by Infinity itself. Again the extraordinary amount of research and how is presented it's just mind blowing.
,A must read companion to Nudge..
,A must read companion to Nudge..
September 25, 2017
Fascinating
If you read Nudge then you should read this. Expands and explains what it was all about. Short but very thought provoking.
If you read Nudge then you should read this. Expands and explains what it was all about. Short but very thought provoking.
September 11, 2016
Good accompaniment to the original text, Nudge. Thought-provoking and nicely tidies up all the absent content from the original book.
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