Rainbow Man

by David W. Berner

Unknown Binding

About the author

David W. Berner is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, author, and teacher. As a writer, he has been the recipient of awards from the prestigious Society of Midland Authors and the Chicago Writers Association. David has more than forty years experience in broadcast journalism as a reporter, anchor, news director, and program director. He has contributed to the CBS Radio Network and to public radio stations around the country, including NPR’s Weekend edition.

David has also performed live literature readings at 2nd Story, Essay Fiesta, Waterline Writers, and Sunday Salon. And regularly conducts workshops on writing and memoir.

Reviews

[Tina Tamman · Rating 4 out of 5]

While Claire Keegan's name is well-known to book-lovers, David W Berner's is not - is this not amazing? Comes down to marketing, I believe.
I have read Keegan's "Small Things Like These" and Berner writes similarly about small and ordinary things that have a broader meaning. However, I liked Berner's story more. You are never too old to learn and people are nice wherever you go - I liked that, enjoyed the book. If half-stars are allowed, it should be 4.5. (There are minor layout problems that prevent me from giving it 5.)
I owe it to my GR friend, Clifford Garstang, that I bought and read the novel in the first place. Much recommended.

[Clifford · Rating 4 out of 5]

I won a copy of this book on the author's TikTok channel. When I saw there were no ratings or reviews for the book, I was skeptical, and now, having read it, I'm just puzzled, because it's a good book.

It follows an older widower on a trip to Spain, where he meets a helpful, but troubled, young woman, who asks a favor of him. The writing is very good, and the details of the journey are enjoyable as the man, who is not an experienced traveler, has his eyes opened to being present in an unfamiliar culture. I also found the ending to be satisfying.