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Wait for me Here
Life – not exactly what you expected!
He pulled open the door and sat down next to Ruthie, still pissed, and said “Let’s go”. Within a minute they were back in the thick of the heavy traffic on the road. We just drove out here for nothing, he thought, disappointed. “They ran out,” he muttered. “Ran out of what?” came the sound of an unfamiliar voice beside him. He looked and was amazed. Whoa! It wasn’t Ruthie!
A collection of short stories based on events from real life and the experience of dealing with complex situations at different ages.
Do all the heroes in the stories have the abilities needed to emerge from the situations they find themselves in? Are they at all aware of such abilities, and will they be able to use them to reach the outcome that is best for them?
Wait for me Here is an extraordinary collection that will surprise you from beginning to end, through interesting insights on life and a different moral in every story.
He pulled open the door and sat down next to Ruthie, still pissed, and said “Let’s go”. Within a minute they were back in the thick of the heavy traffic on the road. We just drove out here for nothing, he thought, disappointed. “They ran out,” he muttered. “Ran out of what?” came the sound of an unfamiliar voice beside him. He looked and was amazed. Whoa! It wasn’t Ruthie!
A collection of short stories based on events from real life and the experience of dealing with complex situations at different ages.
Do all the heroes in the stories have the abilities needed to emerge from the situations they find themselves in? Are they at all aware of such abilities, and will they be able to use them to reach the outcome that is best for them?
Wait for me Here is an extraordinary collection that will surprise you from beginning to end, through interesting insights on life and a different moral in every story.
87 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 28, 2019
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June 27, 2020A novel of short stories.
Is is it only me that felt the author ended each story at a strange point?
The best story for me was Elvis, which ended beautifully.
Is is it only me that felt the author ended each story at a strange point?
The best story for me was Elvis, which ended beautifully.
December 21, 2019
The first half of this book was better than the second half but the stories were pleasant enough. My favourite was probably ‘Elvis’. It’s always nice to read some short stories in between the longer novels and these stories were light and easy to read.
May 24, 2019
‘Keep things in proportion..’
Israeli author Zivka Gendelman’s career includes training as an economist and accountant, becoming an executive in a high tech company, traveling the world with a backpack, participating in martial arts, the arts and the culinary arts – and he uses that extensive experience as fodder for his many articles and short stories.
Zivka is a natural story weaver. He effortlessly creates tales focused on those apparently small encounters with life’s oddities, images and ideas we walk past everyday, not considering the impact those scantily observed situations have on the people involved in the transitory dramas. Zivka notices, pauses, and creates these stories, out of imagination mixed with sensitivity to the life’s exigencies. The result is this fascinating palette of tales that, while brief in length, carry a significant impact.
From the initial story – ‘Kick Shot’ – the tenor is set: ‘Uri was on his bed with his feet up on the small night table. He was doing some serious thinking – something he’d been doing a lot of lately. It wasn’t easy to be socially accepted, he thought sadly; another year of high school almost gone and he felt the same as he had for a long time, filled with a sense of inferiority that wouldn’t go away. How is it that every time he has something to say, he has to humble himself and fight for the attention of his classmates? I’m no less worthy than they are, he thought in frustration, but it’s hard to change a habitual situation that has taken on a life of its own over time.’ Then a little prevarication resets his image and Uri rises to the surprising challenge!
Stories such as this find the reader nodding the head, issuing a ‘hmmm’, and ready to pounce on the next illuminating story about life’s surprises. This is a fine wakeup call to notice a solid new writer. Recommended.
Israeli author Zivka Gendelman’s career includes training as an economist and accountant, becoming an executive in a high tech company, traveling the world with a backpack, participating in martial arts, the arts and the culinary arts – and he uses that extensive experience as fodder for his many articles and short stories.
Zivka is a natural story weaver. He effortlessly creates tales focused on those apparently small encounters with life’s oddities, images and ideas we walk past everyday, not considering the impact those scantily observed situations have on the people involved in the transitory dramas. Zivka notices, pauses, and creates these stories, out of imagination mixed with sensitivity to the life’s exigencies. The result is this fascinating palette of tales that, while brief in length, carry a significant impact.
From the initial story – ‘Kick Shot’ – the tenor is set: ‘Uri was on his bed with his feet up on the small night table. He was doing some serious thinking – something he’d been doing a lot of lately. It wasn’t easy to be socially accepted, he thought sadly; another year of high school almost gone and he felt the same as he had for a long time, filled with a sense of inferiority that wouldn’t go away. How is it that every time he has something to say, he has to humble himself and fight for the attention of his classmates? I’m no less worthy than they are, he thought in frustration, but it’s hard to change a habitual situation that has taken on a life of its own over time.’ Then a little prevarication resets his image and Uri rises to the surprising challenge!
Stories such as this find the reader nodding the head, issuing a ‘hmmm’, and ready to pounce on the next illuminating story about life’s surprises. This is a fine wakeup call to notice a solid new writer. Recommended.
May 18, 2019
A very interesting collection of short stories...
Author Zvika Gendelman weaves a first-class collection of 9 short stories with thought-provoking insights on life that will easily captivate the reader from the first page to the last. The author paints a series of engaging and interesting stories with moralistic dimensions in a very vivid and convincing way. In addition, the characters are drawn with great credibility and integrity.
" Wait for me Here" is a unique work encompassing Zvika Gendelman’s wit and wisdom in his creative approach to the art of storytelling. I found his work to be original, intriguing and by all accounts enjoyable.
Special mention also to Jerry Hyman for his fine translation from the original Hebrew. Highly recommended reading and a well-deserved five stars.
Author Zvika Gendelman weaves a first-class collection of 9 short stories with thought-provoking insights on life that will easily captivate the reader from the first page to the last. The author paints a series of engaging and interesting stories with moralistic dimensions in a very vivid and convincing way. In addition, the characters are drawn with great credibility and integrity.
" Wait for me Here" is a unique work encompassing Zvika Gendelman’s wit and wisdom in his creative approach to the art of storytelling. I found his work to be original, intriguing and by all accounts enjoyable.
Special mention also to Jerry Hyman for his fine translation from the original Hebrew. Highly recommended reading and a well-deserved five stars.
August 2, 2019
A fun read
I took a chance on this book because I needed a break from the heavy books I’d been reading, and this seemed like just the thing.
It certainly was! Anybody who has ever had an annoying boss in the corporate world, or who has heard of such things from friends, or who just wants a different kind of read....this book is for you. Try it, you’ll like it, and, as the title suggests, it will make you smile.
I took a chance on this book because I needed a break from the heavy books I’d been reading, and this seemed like just the thing.
It certainly was! Anybody who has ever had an annoying boss in the corporate world, or who has heard of such things from friends, or who just wants a different kind of read....this book is for you. Try it, you’ll like it, and, as the title suggests, it will make you smile.
August 10, 2019
Fun book to read.
Once you start you won't be able to stop. The reading flows easily and in some ways you will find yourself immersed as if in your own past. Each story stands on its own but there is fine line of surprise endings that somewhat have something in common, you with definitey find yourself identifying with the heroes.
Once you start you won't be able to stop. The reading flows easily and in some ways you will find yourself immersed as if in your own past. Each story stands on its own but there is fine line of surprise endings that somewhat have something in common, you with definitey find yourself identifying with the heroes.
July 29, 2019
An interesting light read. Nothing particularly special but I enjoyed the insight to the thoughts of individuals experiencing every day insecurities and frustrations. Positivity was maintained throughout and problems resolved sometimes in unexpected ways.
August 13, 2019
Problem solving in unique ways.
The author's telling of these nine short stories give insights on different levels than I have ever faced living in the center the United States in small towns. Interesting and enjoyable ending on each story.
The author's telling of these nine short stories give insights on different levels than I have ever faced living in the center the United States in small towns. Interesting and enjoyable ending on each story.
November 12, 2019
Refreshing
An intriguing look into the character and motivations behind a diverse group of short stories. The situations presented are warm, realistic and familiar with a centralized culture and location providing the core that ties them together. Well worth reading.
An intriguing look into the character and motivations behind a diverse group of short stories. The situations presented are warm, realistic and familiar with a centralized culture and location providing the core that ties them together. Well worth reading.
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July 30, 2019TheFussyLibrarian
September 29, 2019
Meh...
This is a quick read but none of the stories is compelling, and most of them are predictable. I would recommend for a short flight if you need distraction.
This is a quick read but none of the stories is compelling, and most of them are predictable. I would recommend for a short flight if you need distraction.
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