Adopted by two loving male poet-scientist parents, and burdened with a strange power of empathy, Charissa grows up in Edmonton, finds love in the inner city, stands trial for eco-terrorism, escapes from a Caribbean prison and journeys homeward amid political turmoil and personal grief to find her lover, confront a friend, and save a child. Reviews of Charissa's Shoes: -Charissa's Shoes is a visionary novel that speaks to the reader on many levels. It is a very clever tale that provides deep insight into many complex issues ranging from environmental protection, to freedom of expression, to...