A Waking of Rooks

Fiction & Literature, Coming of Age
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Author: Gordon Parker ISBN: 9781465790248
Publisher: Gordon Parker Publication: September 29, 2011
Imprint: Smashwords Edition Language: English
Author: Gordon Parker
ISBN: 9781465790248
Publisher: Gordon Parker
Publication: September 29, 2011
Imprint: Smashwords Edition
Language: English

An amazing 'Rites of Passage' novel that is unique in its telling.John Ridgley is in a mental institution. He is advised to write his story as a form of therapy.He recounts his wild teenage years and his close,almost extreme heterosexual relationship with his friend,Tom Rickard. As they mature, Tom drifts toward responsibilities and marraige, while John not only struggles to come to terms with the changes in their lives but with his own personal trials. His overpowering sensitivity sees him suffer for the setbacks that both of them encounter on their journey to manhood. Tom marries Rachel and eventually John falls in love with her best friend,Julie.Tragedy follows hard on the heels of John's new found happiness and peace of mind which finally takes him to breaking point and on a course of action which dramatically alters both of their lives.
There is laughter,tears and an overwhelming insight into a man slowly sinking into desperate unreality. The final stages of this incredible story will leave you gasping with shock and astonishment.

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An amazing 'Rites of Passage' novel that is unique in its telling.John Ridgley is in a mental institution. He is advised to write his story as a form of therapy.He recounts his wild teenage years and his close,almost extreme heterosexual relationship with his friend,Tom Rickard. As they mature, Tom drifts toward responsibilities and marraige, while John not only struggles to come to terms with the changes in their lives but with his own personal trials. His overpowering sensitivity sees him suffer for the setbacks that both of them encounter on their journey to manhood. Tom marries Rachel and eventually John falls in love with her best friend,Julie.Tragedy follows hard on the heels of John's new found happiness and peace of mind which finally takes him to breaking point and on a course of action which dramatically alters both of their lives.
There is laughter,tears and an overwhelming insight into a man slowly sinking into desperate unreality. The final stages of this incredible story will leave you gasping with shock and astonishment.

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