The Wisdom Tree and the Dormouse

Alexander,
I could not resist a peek, but became entranced and read all the chapters.

What you've done transcends literature: it is a soul touching melding of prose, poetry, and myth.

The first chapter both beckons and paces the reader (if s/he allows it). It gently moves the reader into a timeless present with the man and girl as they integrate and interact with nature. The beauty of the first guides us into the second and onwards.

There is almost a sense that, as one progresses with the pair, we are being led into a mysterium tremendum et fascinans. This is deepened with each reading from the found book, filled with memorable aphorisms, its ripples of wisdom spreading into the lives of the pair.

I sense the girl's awareness growing through her uncle, the book and experiences, her perceptions of and integration with the external world changing, growing. This is reflected in the cairn scene in which she allows herself to be guided instinctively.

The reading is a contemplative meditation with a subtle, personal, transforming power.

I back this both as a unique writing and an experience to be shared by many.

Best of luck,

Alan-Time of the Avatar

Hello Alexander
I would like to congratulate you on your impressive first chapters of 'The Wisdom Tree And The Dormouse. I have to agree, your long, descriptive, subtle sentences are poetically written and i like your choice of language, it does give the story an old world charm.

However, as with many new and interesting ideas, it does seem some of the 'nit-pickers' amongst us have decided on their valuable contribution. Erroneous comments about your punctuation should not detract from your projects true value. Your Story's ideology is alternative and incredibly clever; you glide effortlessly between two books within one story, a difficult task to master. Your Style is lucid and demonstrates a level of sophistication, and raw talent, which is beyond both myself and many of authonomy's lesser mortals.

I envy your vocabulary, it is extensive,but at times, a little unusual, it may however serve as a useful learning tool for both younger or older readers.

The relationship between your two characters is interesting, they interpret things very differently. The Child has innocence, youthful,simplistic and purer thoughts. Where as years of life experience, have sculpted and altered her uncle's thought processes.

Should you personalize these characters with recognizable names? Remember this story is not just another Harry Potter. It is so much more than a plain, old, child, fantasy adventure, there are mystical qualities and a new age philosophy, understand, the educational value.

Would illustrations improve things? Is this book aimed at Beatrix Potter or even Winnie the Pooh fans? I believe the answer is no. A target age of 12 years upwards, is probably a more realistic decision. 'Sekuri Sejogi's' wisdom is diverse and ambiguous, it harbors a strange fascination; could these complicated, philosophical concepts, ignite group discussion within a classroom environment? Judging by the amount of positivity and enthusiasm you have already received, I would Say, very much so.

I must also say, i don't like the lazy comparisons with the 'happening' and 'ultra hip' , Cormac McCarthy's "The Road' , for me it shows a lack of imagination and originality. More Impressive are the associations with the written style of Anne Rice, highly commendable and much more progressive.

Yes, I will 'cast my stone into the lake', dare I compare ' The Wisdom Tree And The Dormouse', unusually, with progressive rock progenitors, RUSH, and their 1976 epic, the '2112' overture. Oh, I would agree this may seem like a strange offering and perhaps I just like to be different. But if you haven't heard it, take time out to give it a listen, there are subtle similarities and who knows you may be pleasantly impressed.

Where ever possible I have tried to be honest, but also positive. Fortunately for me my limited abilities help keep my ego in check. It is obvious you are passionate about your work, your creative talent is unquestionable and I have very high hopes for your book. I wish you the best of luck in the future, please consider yourself well and truly backed.

Cheers
The Grendel

P.S. Alexander, try to ignore my erratic style, the lengthy, stumbling sentences and bear with my incorrect use of commas, ha ha.

Hello Alexander, This is treasure, indeed. It is timeless, beautiful writing. I love the imagery portrayed by the child wanting to feel the sand between her toes and her not wanting to destroy a spider's work and home. Your descriptive writing is perfect and quite the best I have read on this site. Well done.
The uncle is a wonderful teacher - how lucky the child is to have such a man for an uncle.
I love the like the way you have chosen to teach young people about life, its mysteries and challenges. This is indeed a walk through life itself.
One of the most beautiful lines in the story has to be: 'Fill the space around you with that which you wish to adorn the space within.' This is a lesson we should all learn. I read it all. I have no hesitation in backing this beautiful writing. SHELVED with a great deal of pleasure. Editors please note.

Phyllis Burton
A Passing Storm (After our earlier messages, I hesitate to ask you to have a look at mine!)

For a moment, I didn't realise what I was reading, then it became obvious. In a very strange way, this is one of the most beautiful books I have ever come across. You are obviously very talented, and this is a piece of artwork. I was impressed by the way you managed to create the story with only two characters, and I was amazed at how you didn't even have to name them. I didn't notice at first, I was too engrossed in the story.

Improving this could be very difficult, as there is very little that needs improvement, but a lot of it could be destroyed by needless editing. You overuse commas. Not much, but they do seem to be incredibly prolific. You may want to consult someone about them. Also, the way the little girl speaks seems a little overcomplicated for an eight-year-old. After that, you could have a look at the rhythm of the sentences to make sure they flow perfectly. This will be very time-consuming, trust me. I would suggest going through and saying the sentences out loud. If it sounds arrhythmic, or you stumble repeatedly, there's something breaking the flow of the story there.

It might seem like I've got an awful lot of bad things to say about your book, but they are all tiny things, and pale into insignificance next to the wonder of the rest of the story.

Serenity...peace...this is what your opening inspires.
And as i read on, I discover the gentle, pungent honing of your writing skill, entirely evocative, vivid and evidently, written with so much passion and love..."the tapering fingers of summer..
I'm listening to Sting while I read, and I'm floating, drifting into the world who've fashioned so beautifully.
I don't think this means overwriting. There's nothing like overwriting in literature.."what would we say of Thomas Hardy then?
So far, your writing is inspiring, and God, it vibrates and invokes harmony, quietude...lulling.
You've established a perfect tone, which you've maintained so far. It is, in its own way, intense, adventurous and intriguing. There is a curiosity, which you portray so well throught the eyes of a child (best element), and her desire to learn, discover new things...the excitement of this...
Through work well done on the external mood (setting and situation) the emotions of your charaters are mirrored in each scene, moods shifting as scenes/events change: excitement, disappointment, curiosity...lovely winding paths, woods, heavy clouds, derelict house, leisurely walks, mysterious chest, and the seasons...
It is through this venue that you incite the reader to act to events, identify with your MCs. It relates well to the reader through character POV; senses, perception and emotional status which is aided by a perfectly painted background not over written at all.

I was right to have backed it.

Emma Philips
the Dark Intruder

Love this!

This is unusual writing. Don't know if I would read all of it, but I can see that for some this would be a relaxing read.

Hi Alexander!

Since you haven’t been to Authonomy for a while, I hope it’s okay that I’m sending this through your book comment:

I’d like to thank you for backing BRAINRUSH (a Thriller) last year. Because of you it hit the Authonomy Number-1 slot, attracted an agent, and landed a film option. Now that’s a brain-rush! The formal book launch is September 1st and the sequel will be released in December. None of this would have been possible without your help. So, thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!

Sincerely,
Richard Bard, BRAINRUSH

PS. If you want a good laugh, check out the temporary book-trailer video on the BRAINRUSH website. It’s there as a placeholder for the upcoming professional video. The current one features children and it’s guaranteed to make you smile! And yes, the younger kid on the screen is really me. You can see the video at www.RichardBard.com. The link is also on my Authonomy profile page. Special offer for former Authonomy backers between now and the formal launch on Sept 1st: If you would like to receive a “Review” copy of the eBook (plus 2 FREE thrillers from the Kindle Top-20 PAID Bestseller list – yes, really), go to the website, click the “Contact” button, and leave a message that includes your Authonomy username and the secret code words “I Feel the Rush!” Details of this promo will be emailed to you. Thanks!

neat reading. I am just glad to see something that looks that it is getting popular that is not about vampires, haha. thanks,
Tom Hafer
Wellplanet
Well Village

Alexander, although you visit Authonomy regularly, you appear to be content to let The Wisdom Tree and the Dormouse find its own way up the ratings. Since you have not had a new comment in some time, I am offering mine. I find the writing in this little book pleasant, and inspiring while not overly pretentious. (I say little book, for while it is incomplete, having read the lesson from the 6th month of the year of Dahat we are presumably halfway through.) I wish you success with is publication. Jim

Alexander,
This is a really simplistic, innocent, original and highly imaginative piece of fantasy filled with wonderful words to live by. I am amazed at the quality of your writing it is so poetic. The lines from the book made me smile- such truths but they. remain distinct and unique. There is also a strong element of magical realism; a sense of the extraordinary and wondrous in the everyday world, if only we knew how to look for it. I see the strong influence of eastern religion and philosophy in your work.
This is a great childrens story and i really
njoyed it
*moods and expressions*.

Glad to have had the chance to back this again,

Ww Lisa

This is a beautifully polished work, and is inspiring and insightful. You have a brilliant voice for this particular genre, and it resonates with me. Happy to back it. Eunice - The Temple Dancer and The Poetic Voice of Soul.

I finally got to read some more, what can I say? Loved your voice. Great blending technique of narration vs dialogue, telling vs showing. You got my vote.
Dan
PS. Pls, if you have the time look at TO KILL A DEAD MAN.

I agree that it's not a heavy read, although your long pitch is. It is written in a classical style, and that's fine, except that it's not gripping. We don't ache to read on. I've backed it, because I do believe you will write more of this and think out its purpose more clearly
Lara
Good for Him

Not my type of novel but exemplary of its genera;authors of this genera on authonomy should take note. It is written in a strong rich descriptive and emotive narrative, creating a believable reality and takes you on journeys within a journey. A cleaver weave of fact, fiction, mythology and psychology. Backed.
BK

How this magnificent book has flown under my radar since joining this site three weeks ago astounds me.

This is a must-have volume for anybody intent on self-actualization, anybody enamored by the absurdity, chaos and beauty of the human experience.

I used to read a ton of Nietszche and Sarte, but as I've gotten older, I've distanced myself a bit from such hard-hitting, almost angry and nihilistic philosophies. I'm still an existentialist at heart, but more of a secular humanist -- one who enjoys thinking less about self and more about connectedness.

Lovely, lovely book.

Backed with a boom!

-G
Notes on an Orange Burial (a tragicomedy)

really musical descriptions that draws the reader into the story, well written, JohnWarren Lasting Images, please review, jdub

Your pitch sold me, your story telling kept me for three chapters.
I will come back for the writing.
Thx.
A zoomer
Going Out in Style

I like the factual approach you take in your pitch. It's also nice to get some comparisons so that the reader can know right away if this is a book s/he will want to read. Good job! -Elizabeth Wolfe (Memories of Glory)

This has a beautiful, meditative voice to it. The little niece is so sweet, and I love how she could not destroy the spider's home. This is one to read slowly, and consider the perspectives with friends over a cup of tea. Backed!

This is writing to be slowly savored, ruminated over for several days. I wish I had a full day alone in a cabin in the woods, preferably rain outside, to read this whole thing through. For now, a few chapters had me entranced. Like poetry, your prose, and I'm fully aware as I read this that I'm in the presence of wisdom, some words that will incite and inspire. I love the twosome you have created, the thoughtful uncle and his niece, the budding Buddhist. To have a child here I think is important and in your writing shines through her perspective, the innocence and easy morality of it. Children have a way of seeing, unblighted by life, that is refreshing. It is, of course, quite natural for her to save the cobweb, quite easy to relate to the rabbits and the birds at the same time. This is beautiful and inspiring.
---Mary
The Qualities of Wood

Nice lyrical style. I've got your back.
Please consider looking at my book, The Job.
Craig Davis

Dear Alexander, I love steps like in Pilgrim's Progress - totally radical - & your Blue Bird Song is beautiful. Your blurb is good because it prepared me to read your book. Your story is good because you create interest by having short paragraphs & lots of dialogue, which makes me want to keep reading to find out what's going to happen next. I'm backing/commenting on your book to help it advance. Could you please return the favor by taking a moment to back/comment on my TWO books, "He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not" & the unedited version? "Tell Me True Love Stories." Thanks, Susie :)

Alexander,

Yours is a lyrical prose, but I found myself really missing a plot. Perhaps it's because that's what I am accustomed to, but I kept waiting for something to happen, for the story to start. Also, the dialogue was quite unnatural and I am not sure why it was written that way. Perhaps it is supposed to be set at a different time, out of time, in a different culture- I don't know, but I wanted to understand why they spoke so strangely to one another. I don't read much in this vein (none of the ones you listed in the long pitch rang a bell for me), so please take my comment for what it's worth, which could be 'not much'!

Cyndi

You have a masterful command of the English language - your story almost reads like a poem and the words sing off of the page. You have built your characters well and your use of imagery is excellent. Backed with pleasure.

Andrew Burans
The Reluctant Warrior: The Beginning

What you’ve done extremely well in the first chapter is to create a secret garden. You evoke such a consequential intimacy with natural life that the flowerings of the soil seem like breathing characters. Lyrical prose with a nice timeless cadence and a clear footprint.

Coming rather late to reading your book, having stumbled across your profile and dipped into the comments, I find myself deeply puzzled. The leisurely pace is great, the slow unwinding of the journey is soothing, but the language strikes me as over-elaborate, just approaching the verge of portentousness and pomposity. After a second reading, because I felt it deserved that much attention, I came to the conclusion that you were not a native English speaker: but then your pitch sounds entirely natural so I can only suppose that you were simply unable to sustain the elevated and poetic language, and while you have indeed achieved some striking phrases, to my ear you shoot yourself unnecessarily in the foot over and over again with repetition, inaccurate use of certain words, unorthodox and distracting use of commas, and your inexorable insistence on telling the reader the exact measurements of every building you mention as well as the distance of everything in sight – invariably described as “maybe 100 yards ahead to the left” or “perhaps 5 miles into the distance” or “possibly 40 feet wide”. I question whether your readers need to know any of these measurements, distances or times, unless of course they have an esoteric significance to be revealed in later chapters.

Mis-uses of many words include the opening line’s “arcane wood”. Do you mean mysterious? haunted? You say the child is “jaded” from the paucity of adventure: but jadedness comes from excess, not from lack. The peacock in ch 5 “episodically” made jerky movements – I imagine you mean periodically, or sporadically. In ch.? 6, “Do not lament why for too long” – just plain downright odd, like “the man’s half-outstretched arm ground to an abrupt halt” (eh?!) and “the man proceeded to alight next to his niece” – why not “he sat down”?
Equally disconcerting is your occasional breaking out into modern idiom that’s so colloquial it’s almost slang, as in: “It seemed like an absolute age to the child” - very colloquial - and (the man) “had been feeling a lung-busting sensation” – bursting would sound less slangy; similarly “We must avoid spooking the fish” – maybe frightening or scaring – and (talking about the cuckoo) “It must be down to a combination of factors” – “due to” would preserve your archaic mood better.
your opening: …”
The use of “like” meaning “as if” is on its way to becoming accepted usage in spoken English, but in language of this formality it sticks out like a sore thumb. “His feet caressed the earth, just like the rain drops lingered upon sated leaves “ (I do admire that image by the way). To preserve the archaic feel of your language you’d do better to say “just as the rain drops lingered”; or “just like the rain drops that lingered”. You use the same phrasing later: “some people live like they were rabbits” – better say “live as if they were rabbits”, or simply “like rabbits”. “It felt like summer had come” – it felt as if summer had come; or, it felt like summer.
Other people have commented on your repetition of certain words. The ones that struck me particularly are: modest, perhaps, proceeded and traversed. In my opinion the phrase “proceeded to do” is almost always improved 100% by removing the “proceeded” and simply saying “he did”, “he sat down” or whatever.

I notice you’ve acted on other people’s suggestions to give your characters names, but I also notice the names are generic, ie Nepoata is obviously derived from the Latin for a nephew, and Amcasi looks to me like an adaptation of a Turkish word for an uncle. May I ask why you chose to use an uncle and his niece for your story, rather than, say, a father and his daughter? Or perhaps the reason will emerge later on?

Finally, two practical observations: the berries that grow on bramble bushes aren’t raspberries but blackberries (aka brambles); and a stew of fish and apples would take a maximum of 15 minutes to cook down into a stew, rather than an hour and a half.

This is a most unusual book, and I realize I may not be fully in sympathy with its concept, so I hope you’ll read my comments in the spirit in which they were written, as an attempt to make your undeniably rich and colourful language, and the messages the story wants to convey, a little easier to grasp.

Alexander - I have backed your book with pleasure - imaginative, poetic, spiritual and quite fascinating. I would buy it if I could! Keep writing! Balepy (Freckles the Fawn)

Alexander
I'm glad I persisted with this because what I really liked most of all were the wisdoms/philosophies from Master Sekuri and found myself looking forward to the next chunk. It reminded me of those little books full of those little gems eg Richard Bach's. I feel you have something here, however I was less struck by the passages in between, possibly because there was not much tension and conflict to illustrate the points made. I also felt the writing needed tightening too, but I'm backing this for its potential and unusual approach.
All the best
Kati Jane (Little Guide to Unhip)

I was recommanded by someone very important to read your book. Great pitch and Great story. Backed.

I only read the first chapter and knew, at the end of it, that this is something really special. The characters and their interactions are magical and wonderfully described. The book gives momentum and a sense of things to come. I will definitely be back for more, and in the meantime, this is definitely BACKED.

-Raman

Strong voice and some beautiful writing. Occasionally the prose becomes a little too purple for my tatste but it's in keeping with the style. An interesting and original piece. Best of luck with it.

regards
mood

I'm not sure why but I like this. I think it's your fluid style. One is taken in, within the words, into a new world. Fascinating...
SU DAN [Seasons]

This is a beautiful piece. The language you use is flowing and lyrical, painting stunning pictures in the mind's eye of your readers. Yet you do not drown out your talent; you have done a wonderful job of achiveing balance, and I am enthralled.

Backed with pleasure,
Abi xxx
"Everyone knows the rule: Stay inside the Wall, but Tisha believes rules were made to be broken. "

Alexander
What sweet story which seems allegorical in nature. Not a lot of peril but then perhaps it's intended to be outside the story through the various characters' world views. Not read anything like it but it's certainly engaging.
A few small nits found:
Ch1
After a few minutes silence, the man said “Come now [,] Nepoata, let us move on from here.” [Missing comma]
Ch2
“Yes[.] child. But when the tide is in, they can loosen their grip.” [Missing comma]

Ch 6
“Yes[,] child,” the man replied. “There is something poignant here…[Missing comma]

Ch 7
“Come[,]child[,]” the man said… [two commas missing]
“Yes[,] my uncle,” she replied.. [two commas missing]

Backed - good luck
James

This has such a fluid, transcendental flow to it... it's like watching a gentle, meandering stream. Love the vocab -- paucity, sated. Quite poetic and elevated, but not pretentious or untouchable. Your writing has a sort of "quietness" to it -- reading it, I thought of certain Robert Frost poems because of its softness, that aura of safety/togetherness in the larger world (does that make sense?). When I combine that with your pitch and your stated intentions, I cannot but believe that you have succeeded tenfold.

Dana L.
The Book of Lucas

I like the title of this: how a tree and a dormouse were connected drew me in. A small thing, but I never like pitches that compare a story to a published book (if this is like The Legend of Gilgamesh or Pilgrim's Progress, why wouldn't I pass this up and just read one of those?). The story itself is lovely. Your writing style is flowing and makes a reader want to continue reading. Backed. Burgio (Grain of Salt).

Alexander, this is an exquisite melding of parable and philosophy, wonderfully captured, and with the ring of authenticity in the writings of Master Sekuri. The ecological sub-text is timely; skilfully and subtly handled.

There was only one ugly note: the *nylon* cord. It ripped me out of your world, and the moment, with swift brutality. Could I suggest "hempen"?

All in all, a thought-provoking piece of great beauty. Shelved with pleasure.

Fiction as a vehicle for spiritual instruction. A masterful work.
Jane Bain ('Life Script: Developing Your Personal Mythology')

A fine read - no mistakes - and oh so soothing and tranquil - I like your book - perhaps you could take a look at my books ,thankyou and good luck!

Alexander, I read this beautiful work weeks ago and cannot for the life of me think/remember why I did not comment and back at the time. I don't want to make excuses (yes I do really) but lucky you reminded me today to I can right a wrong. .
From the very first words in the very first line I was captivated. It is lyrical and soft like a warm summer's breeze caressing the senses. And yet within there is a hard phiIosophical kernel that demand attention. Thank heavens there are books without slam crash bang from the first to last. As I read (and I hope this does not upset you) I could hear Sir Anthony Hopkins' voice reading it to me. I needed the lilt to do it full justice.
Spectacular work so backed in awe. GG

Backed with pleasure! Joss Morris (A Bore No More)

The language flows just like a river and carries you gently along with it.
Backed.
K

I love that the wisdom mulled over and studied between the two characters transcends age. The fact that the girl understands concepts beyond her years helps the reader identify the pair as metaphors for souls journeying (for example), not literally a girl and her uncle. Many adults will never address these lessons in their whole lives. It's not a matter of age. Often, we identify with a special moment and life and say "Aha! I have experienced something profound." But so rarely do we allow that experience to change our everyday, static life.

My only thought for change is that the pages from The Book are quite lengthy, and therefore seem a bit preachy. Many of the lines are thought-provoking, but I enjoy the lessons examined through conversation more. They are more magical. What is essential is sometimes unsaid. I wonder if somehow these were shortened, they would be less obtrusive to the flow.

I love the thoughtful pace and detailed descriptions. Spending time with this story is like wafting in the aroma of fresh blooms.

Iris

Alexander,
Your writing is a great reflection of the storyline and the lessons in many ways - reading your book feels like a gentle purposeful meander, and enjoyable when faced with a world where everything changes, is fast, and leaves one questioning why things are like this. I do have a couple of thoughts. The first is that maybe a prologue paragraph might grab the attention more at the start - it took me a little while to get into the storyline - maybe what happened to the girls father / mother? (a question I keep asking myself, and maybe you answer later in the book). My second wondering is whether an uncle would talk to an eight year old in the way he does here - for example, "we shall avail ourselves by making use of pre-existing structures". My 12-year old niece would just about understand that now. Small point maybe, but it distracted me a bit from your main messages. I like the way you use 'the way', and it's refreshing to read something positive and timeless in nature, rather than yet another murder or corpse! I'm happy to back your work, and I hope you make it to the editors desk.
Mark (Stand up and live)

It is salutary to find an oasis of tranquility in our brash world of literature. This book is a serene celebration of both nature and wisdom written in a calm, simple style. Shelved.

Iva P.
Fame and Infamy

Thanks so much for the read. Clear language but maybe a little too slow to start and a little too stilted in both the narrative and the dialog. I'd like to see more of a hook at the opening. 'Hope the meanderings are of some help. Best always, Tim Greaton

Wonderful read. I wish you the very best of luck with your book. kind regards pinkcoffee 'In The Moment'

Alexander,

I am afraid my teaching limits my reading time and am 8 hours ahead of Europe so I have been able to read just Chapter 1, whose universality is apparent in every step the little girl takes alongside Amcasi.

This is, I have surmised, the story of Innocence and Experience, or Youth and Wisdom. It has spurts of enthusiasm that jolt the reader out of periodic lulls, probably forced by the fact that you are quite factual in your writing. I don't mind that at all but I think it detracts from the role or presence of the little girl, whom, to my estimation, deserves just a little more representation of her romantic disposition. She seems to spring up with excitement and then slump down with disillusionment abruptly.

I have enormous enthusiasm for your story and, as I imply in my reference to its universality, find it evocative of global multicultural stories from Africa, India and China. It is certainly told with an economy of emotion that makes it difficult for me to see the excitement given enough emphasis when it happens but that will be, am sure, just me.

I am surprised by how much your story here and writing demeanour reminds of the great Samuel Johnson in the book RASELLAS, PRINCE OF ABYSSINIA! So, by association with no less a figure than the man who contributed a substantial body of works to the English language, your work has, am sure, enormous instructive value!

I wish you well,

Edward

In a world with adventures all around, just waiting to be experienced. A wonderful work. Backed Chuck (Paperboy Adventures)

Dear Alexander,

This is a beautiful lyric work, quite out of the usual pattern on this site.

However, writing poetically does not excuse you from writing properly. You need a serious proof-read, especially for extra commas. You also have some bad writing habits, such as poorly chosen adjectives, and using "continued on". Since "continued" means "went on", the "on" is redundant.

I believe you have succeeded in your quest to "communicate the profound through a vehicle of simplicity," although I unfortunately do not find the philosophies interesting enough to make the attempt to understand your message at a deeper level.

I wish you luck with this, and have backed it because you dare to be different.

Gordon A. Long
"A Sword Called…Kitten?"

Your two characters are complex, wise, and likable. Your evocative descriptions are brilliant. Your dialogue is interesting. Your narrative adds incedible depth to your settings and characters. I love your metaphors. Your leisurely pacing suits my interests. This is an inspirational tale, masterfully written. Backed.

This is wonderful! I love the poetic aphorisms. This is worthy of HC consideration. My ten year old read it with me, and she loved the story. Shelved

Immaculately descriptive, almost decadent in visuals. Backed with pleasure, and plan to read muc h more of this book.

Best of Luck,
The Poor Man's Poet