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MORRIS MORRIS: A novelette
Morris Morris is a man who believed the exciting life he had once had enjoyed, was ending. A chance meeting with Sheila, an ensuing romance, a friend’s death, and an unusual business idea, transforms Morris Morris.
Getting to know Morris Morris may save you a bundle of money!
Getting to know Morris Morris may save you a bundle of money!
31 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 26, 2018
About the author
Jack Kregas
40 books34 followers Jack Kregas was raised in Vermont in the Northeast of the United States. After three years in the US Army he was discharged in Europe where he spent thirty years skiing, owning ski shops and other businesses.
After many winters in the Alps and summers windsurfing on Maui, Jack departed Switzerland for Maui full time with his Australian wife and small daughter. Five years later he moved the family to Australia becoming an Australian citizen.
Jack now lives in Brisbane where he wrote his first book in 2015, the autobiography of his adventurous life. With that success, he has written 16 more composing of thrillers, shorts stories, and crime novels. His last novels are SHATTERED INNOCENCE and the sequel THE VISUAL DECEPTION both out now.
These novels based in Australia are on human trafficking. PLEASE watch the videos.
AVAILABLE NOW! New Novel LESS THAN NORMAL
After many winters in the Alps and summers windsurfing on Maui, Jack departed Switzerland for Maui full time with his Australian wife and small daughter. Five years later he moved the family to Australia becoming an Australian citizen.
Jack now lives in Brisbane where he wrote his first book in 2015, the autobiography of his adventurous life. With that success, he has written 16 more composing of thrillers, shorts stories, and crime novels. His last novels are SHATTERED INNOCENCE and the sequel THE VISUAL DECEPTION both out now.
These novels based in Australia are on human trafficking. PLEASE watch the videos.
AVAILABLE NOW! New Novel LESS THAN NORMAL
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May 16, 2018
This is a great book to read - I read it in a day!
The genre was described as humorous but I found more than that. It was also a drama, and a very good one. I wondered how it was going to unfold, especially as the two main character were elderly. You should never judge people by appearances! Two elderly people, what could they do? Well, a lot actually, and their antics were so funny. There is one particularly bit where they get high and very silly - we've all been there - the silly bit, I mean, not the high! What ensued had me in stitches. I'll never see the name Morris Morris without thinking titty titty again!
You can read my full review here - karensbookbuzz.wordpress.com/2018/05/...
The genre was described as humorous but I found more than that. It was also a drama, and a very good one. I wondered how it was going to unfold, especially as the two main character were elderly. You should never judge people by appearances! Two elderly people, what could they do? Well, a lot actually, and their antics were so funny. There is one particularly bit where they get high and very silly - we've all been there - the silly bit, I mean, not the high! What ensued had me in stitches. I'll never see the name Morris Morris without thinking titty titty again!
You can read my full review here - karensbookbuzz.wordpress.com/2018/05/...
March 2, 2019
I LOVE this book! I love it for several reasons. For one thing it’s very well written. Short stories, novelettes, and novellas can be challenging. Jack Kregas succeeds at developing his characters and painting colorful settings with five stars.
Morris Morris is facing something many elders face in today’s world. No longer able to live alone, financially strapped, they are forced to abandon their independence and move into assisted living communities or nursing homes. Kregas describes those living situations with skill. Morris faces his last days following rules, eating less than exquisite food on a schedule set by the community, and encouraged to join groups or make friends with elders with whom he has nothing in common. This lifestyle is contrary to the exciting life he led when he was younger. “All would agree that whatever he did, he did it with style and class.” Definitely a ladies man and a big spender. But, as many people don’t, he gave no thought to saving for a rainy day.
Morris is not the only resident of “Respectable Living Resorts” who chafes under the restrictive rules of the community. Enter Sheila. She’s flirty, has money, and recognizes a kindred soul in Morris. Sex may bring them together, but it’s their sense of adventure and business savvy that keep them coming back for more.
Kregas does a great job of representing the corporations who control chains of assisted living communities and nursing homes; big businesses more interested in making money than caring for residents. This book could almost be a social commentary on growing old.
With a plot that is witty and timely, characters that are likable, and a brilliant resolution, this is a must read novelette, whatever your age.
Morris Morris is facing something many elders face in today’s world. No longer able to live alone, financially strapped, they are forced to abandon their independence and move into assisted living communities or nursing homes. Kregas describes those living situations with skill. Morris faces his last days following rules, eating less than exquisite food on a schedule set by the community, and encouraged to join groups or make friends with elders with whom he has nothing in common. This lifestyle is contrary to the exciting life he led when he was younger. “All would agree that whatever he did, he did it with style and class.” Definitely a ladies man and a big spender. But, as many people don’t, he gave no thought to saving for a rainy day.
Morris is not the only resident of “Respectable Living Resorts” who chafes under the restrictive rules of the community. Enter Sheila. She’s flirty, has money, and recognizes a kindred soul in Morris. Sex may bring them together, but it’s their sense of adventure and business savvy that keep them coming back for more.
Kregas does a great job of representing the corporations who control chains of assisted living communities and nursing homes; big businesses more interested in making money than caring for residents. This book could almost be a social commentary on growing old.
With a plot that is witty and timely, characters that are likable, and a brilliant resolution, this is a must read novelette, whatever your age.
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