Absorbing and Uplifting, Relevant and Relatable! "This novel is a touching story about families and relationships strained by the times and the new replacing the old. It is told with wit, empathy, insight, and literary skill" -Casey Dorman, former editor and publisher of the literary quarterly Lost Coast Review and author of Ezekiel's Brain, The Oedipus Murders, Murder in Nirvana, and other literary and scholarly works. ______________________________ Synopsis: In the tumultuous year of 1968, where courage becomes ...
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Absorbing and Uplifting, Relevant and Relatable! "This novel is a touching story about families and relationships strained by the times and the new replacing the old. It is told with wit, empathy, insight, and literary skill" -Casey Dorman, former editor and publisher of the literary quarterly Lost Coast Review and author of Ezekiel's Brain, The Oedipus Murders, Murder in Nirvana, and other literary and scholarly works. ______________________________ Synopsis: In the tumultuous year of 1968, where courage becomes necessary, Kate Kensington, at 23, finds herself caught between the echoes of a changing nation and the uncertainties of her own journey. She's "pretty enough," a touch naive, and admittedly "way too serious." Although Kate has just completed a challenging Deaf Education program under the tutelage of the esteemed Dr. Alice Ashcroft, the academic success that once fueled her spirit now leaves her questioning the path she has meticulously paved. Amidst the upheaval of the era-marked by the recent shock of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Senator Robert Kennedy's assassinations, lingering Civil Rights issues, the escalating Vietnam War, and protests against it-Kate senses a shift in the air, a revolution seeping into her own consciousness. Returning to her protective childhood home "just for the summer," Kate takes up a teaching position for deaf fourth graders, only to stumble upon a controversy surrounding sign language use in public schools. As she navigates these uncharted waters, an unexpected blast from the past, Johnny O'Connor, reappears in her life, introducing Kate to a world she had long neglected. Johnny's experiences since their breakup five years ago have transformed him into a worldly, somewhat bohemian revolutionary. Captivated by his tales, Kate begins to embrace the awakening revolutionary spirit within herself. In the face of unprecedented threats from her former professor, Dr. Alice Ashcroft, Kate boldly chooses activism over apathy. As she strives for love, meaning, and independence, Kate discovers her own voice in a world pulsating with change. "Falling Idols" is not just a tale of upheaval; it's a narrative that resonates with the challenges of young adulthood, the quest for identity, and the unyielding courage required to reshape ingrained belief systems and ultimately direct one's destiny. This gripping story is a compelling blend of historical turmoil, personal growth, and the enduring spirit of a woman finding her place in a world in flux.
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