Tom, Becoming

by Diane Stringam Tolley

Thomas Burroughs is a vicious businessman. Measuring himself only by his financial successes and his overweening ambitions, Thomas eschews friendships and family to feed this one desire. To his business associates, he is a force to follow . . . distantly. To his family, someone to be avoided. Then a simple wooden award, tossed unheeded into the trash, sets Thomas on a different path. Can someone who has lived his life only for gain . . . change? What would it be worth to him? And what would he sacrifice for it?

290 pages, Paperback

First published September 15, 2018

About the author

Raised on the last of the great old Southern Alberta ranches and trained in journalism, Diane recounts tales of growing up in the bend of the north fork of the Milk River. Author of countless short stories, articles, poems, plays, songs and novels, she brings a wealth of western family ideals to her writing.
Nothing intrigues more than a background story. And nothing is quite as peaceful as reliving the past.

Reviews

[Lindy · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very heart-warming and touching story. An easy-to-read journey of finding oneself, happiness and purpose.

I didn't want to set it down! I needed to see Thomas' journey and where he would end up! Beautifully written and a very heart-warming message.

[InD'tale Magazine · Rating 4 out of 5]

This true-to-life, heartfelt novel of a man’s journey through life touches every emotion; the deftly told story moves seamlessly and beautifully giving an exact picture of places and people.

Read full review in the 2018 holiday issue of InD'tale Magazine.