The old folks say Memory is quair. A young preacher boy discovers that the eccentric old woman is that and a whole lot more. Uncovering the mystery of Memory is the only way he will resolve his own crisis of calling. Praise for Poor Memory: Dear Stan, The best I can say is that your book reads like Will Cambell's-with its absurdities, its celebrations of the red-necks, and its exposure of organized religion. -G.McLeod Bryan, author Dear Stan, We drove to Asheville and I took five manuscripts to respond to, intending to skim each one. I began with yours and didn't skim. Read every word. . . It...
The old folks say Memory is quair. A young preacher boy discovers that the eccentric old woman is that and a whole lot more. Uncovering the mystery of...
I began writing this book on a rainy night in August 2015, eight months to the day from the historic speeches of these two Presidents, signaling a thaw in diplomatic relations after fifty-six years of Cold War enmity. It was almost three months after my return home from an eleven-month stay in Cuba with my spouse, Kim. December 17, a date stuck right in the middle of our stay, could well prove to be one of Cuba's most celebrated dates, establishing its place in the history of a Caribbean country whose calendar is already filled with many red-letter days. We could not have chosen a more...
I began writing this book on a rainy night in August 2015, eight months to the day from the historic speeches of these two Presidents, signaling a ...