Intersections

by Keith R. Wilson

Go on the road with Larry, a suicidal psychotherapist. Middle-aged and obese, divorced and estranged from his children, Larry sets off across the country, ambivalently seeking restoration amid scraps of long-distance fatherhood. He encounters an amorous nursing home death cat, a serendipitous Rastafarian, a drunken Katrina refugee who just might be an incarnation of a Voodoo god, and a murderous mountaineer who teaches him how to let go. He's transformed by a series of spiritual discoveries that proffer insight about life's fundamental questions. Intersections takes unexpected turns on a journey from despair to re-enchantment, from loneliness to reconciliation, from the carnal to the transcendent and back again.

First Reactions to Intersections
"...the Real Deal: a talented writer of sentence and scene, of sensory and emotional observation... [Intersections] dexterously walk[s] the line between comedy and tragedy, profundity and casual observation - and the narrative that emerges is engaging, enjoyable, and affective... comedic sensibility is spot-on; so many of these anecdotes and side characters are genuinely, marvelously entertaining! ... a surfeit of story to be enjoyed in these pages... these pages are ripe with ambitious, original writing..."

390 pages, Paperback

First published July 10, 2015

About the author

Keith R Wilson is a psychotherapist, as well as a writer, living, practicing, and writing in Rochester, NY.

Reviews

[Greg Langen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I normally read quickly, more interested in the destination than the journey. This book made me slow down and enjoy the ride. I savored the turns of phrase, similes and metaphors so much that I highlighted many of them, something I almost never do. While the plot centers on a depressed psychotherapist who suffers many losses, it is about so much more. The story plays out with a sense of humor that had me laughing out loud too many times to count. I'll resist the temptation to share some of the scenes that tickled me...suffice to say you'll be very well prepared if you ever get asked to take a breathalyzer test.

[Barbara · Rating 4 out of 5]

Keith Wilson’s new book is a romp, a romp through despair, existential loneliness, the grief that comes as the protagonist discovers that white male privilege doesn’t mean you get what you want. Wilson’s closely observed commentary on the absurdities of life give it humor and pathos, and make what is ultimately a very sad story into a page-turner that had me laughing out loud.

[Julie Witte · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received this book through GoodReads First Reads. Very good book! I followed this story like it was my own. Very relatable characters and an odd ending make this a great summer read.

[Joseph O'Toole · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great story that kept my interest until the end. Larry, the main character, is fully developed, and the “supporting cast members” help to create a realistic universe. Halfway through, Larry seems like a friend. Following the twists and turns of his journey is a trip; I never knew what was coming next.

Author Keith Wilson writes clearly, painting pictures with words. He employs a skillful command of English to tell an intriguing story full of figurative language and memorable turns of phrase, like “This is the roux of grief: an awareness of mortality.”

Highly recommended!

[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Having known the author personally for many decades I expected nothing less then an entertaining and thought provoking tale full of twists and a dark sense of irony and humor. Maybe with some eye rolling puns thrown in. I was not disappointed. Keith Wilson's stories not only entertain but provoke the reader to examine their own life and reactions to the stories that surround them.

[Connie]

FTC Disclosure: I received this book free from Goodreads hoping I would review it.

[Kristen]

Review pending...