The Promise of Living edition by J Lee Graham Literature Fiction eBooks
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The Promise of Living is a heartrending coming of age novel of sixteen-year-old Ryan Colton and his quest for his own authenticity. Ryan's mother died when he was young, and he and his father carve out a tenuous but trusting relationship. Ryan works on Lee Hemmer’s farm with his best friend Dave in Wilson's Ferry, New Hampshire, a stifling, small town where, in 1975, everyone, it seems, has something to hide. Ryan has a mysterious series of premonitions and visions that reveal the darker secrets of the townspeople. His gift becomes overwhelming when he visions a murky murder at the high school and cannot prevent its occurrence.
Ryan seeks the help of a Boston transfer student and a famous psychic to not only focus his gifts to solve the murder but to finally accept his own personal feelings for Dave. Ryan struggles with his own power of being different in the world and knows that the true resolution lies within him.
The Promise of Living edition by J Lee Graham Literature Fiction eBooks
With its vague metaphysical motif leading the way in some respects, I was truly finding myself totally absorbed in this extremely well-written and otherwise quite realistic coming-of-age novel. Having read the Amazon editorial piece and the extant reviews (one of which mentioned the HEA ending referenced in MY review title), I thought I knew exactly where the story was going and with whom I would be traveling as the plot proceeded in that direction. Then, just past the novel's halfway point and totally out of the blue, the author figuratively - but savagely - kicked me in the gut and stabbed me in the heart. Down for the count, I turned off the Kindle and let it rest on my pounding chest. Jeez! After making a real investment in how I thought this would turn out, I was left completely bereft of that emotional investment; I decided I couldn't finish reading the book. I poured myself a glass of Merlot to calm my nerves and my hurting heart.A few minutes later however, I felt that by picking up the book again - in the way readers' minds sometimes work - I could thereby take the grieving Ryan into my arms and hold him. He needed someone; he needed me (since I had been through what he was going through). Or, perhaps more likely, I needed him; I needed to continue holding onto him (since I had been through what he was going through). Still, even with such rationales, did it ever hurt.
Please don't get me wrong. I'm glad I decided to finish the book. And though it seemed, somehow, a little rushed and a bit like some literary afterthought, the conclusion provided a fitting and believable HEA. And I appreciated that even though it didn't - at least for me - bring comfort enough to make up for what had gone before. I honestly think the story line could have continued apace, resolving whatever needed to be resolved (the murder, Ryan's future and the question of his sexuality, the "problem" of his visions, Ryan's feelings for Dave) without having to force - midway through - the inclusion of a horridly sad turn of events.
This is one of those rare books which I found myself loving even as I felt totally let down by how it all came to be. Take from this what you will.
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The Promise of Living edition by J Lee Graham Literature Fiction eBooks Reviews
I loved this book! From the descriptive writing to the touching story surrounding Ryan(the main Character), it was baffling that I felt life breathe from Mr. Graham's book into me as I read. I was caught in an emotional roller coaster of a story! If you are looking to be sucked into a book with skilled writing, a solid story, and an attention grabber then you need to read this book!
This book was much more than just a good read. It is artfully rendered, engaging, poignant and touches on a number of highly potent and current social and public health issues. This is an absorbing and thoughtful coming of age story for young adults but therapists, health care practitioners and social workers may also find it useful. Brilliantly crafted - I highly recommend this book.
I bought this book on the recommendation of a local bookstore owner. What a great read...I couldn't put it down! Growing up in a small town, I could identify with the setting of the book, so eloquently described by the author. But the biggest impact the book made on me was how not expressing your feelings could so greatly impact people's lives. I hope this book inspires young teenagers to be honest about their feelings and to not be afraid to share them. Loved it!
I read the Promise of Living in one day! I could not put it down. The book is very well written and after finishing it, I wondered "why isn't this book read in schools?" The book is a wonderful coming of age story that deals with the themes of sexual orientation, death, and friendship, among other themes, that would be on the minds of pre-adolescents and adolescents alike. It's a book that would also be quite provocative in an college freshman English class as well. Finally as an adult, the book totally got my undivided attention and I could not put the book down, as I said before. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to read something deep, with amazing cinematic descriptions.
. Lee Graham has written a powerful and moving coming-of'age story in The Promise of Living. The blurb lays out the bare bones of the story, but you really need to read this wonderful tale to really appreciate the rich feast laid out by the author. Ryan Colton and his best friend Dave Calderwood are your typical teens growing up in your typical small town until events start to happen that shake them and the rest of the town to their very core. Suicide,murder, feelings that don't fit what small town society decrees to be normal, and other deep secrets are brought out into the light of day, and things will never be the same again.
This is a brilliantly character driven story with a plot that starts out with a smooth flow, then grabs ahold of you and doesn't let go until the very end. The characters are solid, credible, and face the same triumphs and tragedies that shape the lives of people in the real world. The backstory is rich with details that lay a solid foundation for the storyline without too much trivia. The writing style of the author is eloquently precise, crisp, clear, and so wonderfully down-to-earth. There is no real sex in the story, but it doesn't detract ftom the book at all. The author displays a solid and well-researched knowledge of what life was like in that time and place with no jarring errors. There are bittersweet moments when tragedy strikes some of the secondary characters, but the book itself has a HEA ending. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this beautiful book and would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a fascinating coming-of-age tale.
Trish's 4 sweet pea review appears at mrsconditreadsbooks.com/index.php/?p=13031
great book!!
Probably one of the best books overall that I have read in a long time. Takes a long hard look at many topics that youth deals with and actually gives you some ideas how to deal with them. Have recommended this book to many social workers,teachers,parents as well as the youths themselves.
With its vague metaphysical motif leading the way in some respects, I was truly finding myself totally absorbed in this extremely well-written and otherwise quite realistic coming-of-age novel. Having read the editorial piece and the extant reviews (one of which mentioned the HEA ending referenced in MY review title), I thought I knew exactly where the story was going and with whom I would be traveling as the plot proceeded in that direction. Then, just past the novel's halfway point and totally out of the blue, the author figuratively - but savagely - kicked me in the gut and stabbed me in the heart. Down for the count, I turned off the and let it rest on my pounding chest. Jeez! After making a real investment in how I thought this would turn out, I was left completely bereft of that emotional investment; I decided I couldn't finish reading the book. I poured myself a glass of Merlot to calm my nerves and my hurting heart.
A few minutes later however, I felt that by picking up the book again - in the way readers' minds sometimes work - I could thereby take the grieving Ryan into my arms and hold him. He needed someone; he needed me (since I had been through what he was going through). Or, perhaps more likely, I needed him; I needed to continue holding onto him (since I had been through what he was going through). Still, even with such rationales, did it ever hurt.
Please don't get me wrong. I'm glad I decided to finish the book. And though it seemed, somehow, a little rushed and a bit like some literary afterthought, the conclusion provided a fitting and believable HEA. And I appreciated that even though it didn't - at least for me - bring comfort enough to make up for what had gone before. I honestly think the story line could have continued apace, resolving whatever needed to be resolved (the murder, Ryan's future and the question of his sexuality, the "problem" of his visions, Ryan's feelings for Dave) without having to force - midway through - the inclusion of a horridly sad turn of events.
This is one of those rare books which I found myself loving even as I felt totally let down by how it all came to be. Take from this what you will.
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