Search for One thing Good, a brand new novel by Carson Metropolis-based writer Robert Drews, is a story of adjustments, journeys and discovery.
Protagonist J.J. Werth has lived for his work, permitting profession to switch the necessity for a household or exterior pursuits. So when his firm decides to put him off in favor of somebody youthful and cheaper, 61-year-old J.J. is at a crossroad and decides to search for solutions. After bonding with Father Thomas, a former Marine and not possible priest coping with his personal previous, the 2 males embark on separate treks from Los Angeles to factors east, south, after which again west to search out their place on the earth. They wind up discovering a fantastic deal extra.
Formal critiques are in progress, however Amazon readers have had excessive reward for the novel.
J. J. and Fr. Thomas should take their very own separate journeys to search out what appears to be misplaced of their lives, wrote Caroline. Its a stupendous story with characters anybody would need to journey with or meet alongside the best way.
Amazon reader Judy Johnson wrote: This e-book shortly pulls the reader into the lives of the 2 central characters, and also you grow to be extra invested of their lives and their journeys at the same time as you, the reader, replicate by yourself journey by way of life. The characters travels, actually pilgrimages, are rooted in Christian religion (particularly Catholic) however the messages are common.
Audrina Williams wrote that the characters compelling and the narrative takes us into the hearts and minds of the 2 males on their journeys. Its thought-provoking, soulful, and at each flip makes you concentrate on your individual life and your individual selections.
Writer Robert Drews was born and raised in Sheboygan, Wis., on the shores of Lake Michigan. From there he went on to varsity after which to work at information organizations across the U,S. for the following 4 a long time. Drews and his spouse, Lisa, moved to northern Nevada in 2015 the place he reads, writes, and works part-time as a writing coach at Western Nevada Faculty.
Search for One thing Good was launched by Vertu Publishing of Chapin, S.C., and is accessible on amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, Bookshop.org, and in Reno by order at Sundance Books and Music.
Right heres an excerpt:
J.J. waited in line at a concession stand. It was nonetheless an hour till recreation time, however he all the time endeavored to be at his seat when the Nationwide Anthem performed earlier than the primary pitch. In all his years attending baseball, he by no means as soon as missed standing at consideration and singing The Star-Spangled Banner in reminiscence and honor of his brother.
Lovely night time for a ballgame, isnt it, my brother?
He turned to the phrases from behind him and was momentarily speechless. A person about J.J.s age stood ramrod straight, a shade underneath six-foot-five, a shade over 260 kilos, head of black hair accented by a ponytail that stretched three inches beneath his neckline and touched off with a neatly trimmed goatee. Within the coronary heart of Dodgers Nation, he wore a weather-beaten Cubs cap. The black shirt and trousers, white collar, and plain picket cross hanging at his chest from a silver chain shortly recognized him as a person of the fabric.
His brown eyes blazed.
That it’s, Father. That it’s, J.J. answered amiably.
After a pause, he added, Lets play two.
I see you adopted the Cubs again within the day, the priest stated and laughed heartily. Ernie Banks, my man. His was a contented chuckle, the chuckle of a person at peace with who he was and the place he was. He prolonged a hand.
I’m Father Thomas Kearns.
Im comfortable to fulfill you. Individuals name me J.J.
Father Thomas squinched his eyes. Hm. J.J. I dont recall that title wherever within the Bible.
It stands for James Joseph, however I’ve passed by J.J. for a few years.
If I’ll, I would like to name you James, Father Thomas answered. A very good biblical title. His little e-book has a few of the most instructive readings in Scripture.
James.
J.J. preferred the sound of it. Nobody had ever known as him that, not even his mother when he acted up as a boy. And, J.J. figured, who was he to argue with this mountain of humanity, not to mention a priest, not to mention a person with a voice so melodious, certainly virtually angelic, that it appeared to come back from the Holy Spirit itself? He surveyed Father Thomas, sure it might be mistaken to name him Father Tom.
His instinct was spot on.
Awaiting their flip to be served, they mentioned the deserves of Dodger Canine versus the Chicago Vienna, Costco Particular, and New York road vendor franks.
Not solely did they agree on the excellent delicacy of the wieners in query, however in addition they discovered themselves in lockstep on the condiments desk. Each smiled good-naturedly whereas slathering their canine with deli mustard and drowning them in onions and relish.
Would you want to affix me in my suite? Father Thomas provided.
J.J. noticed no hurt in it. Why not?
Neither J.J. nor Father Thomas had any drawback being alone; in reality, they loved it. But, when good firm offered itself, they weren’t ones to show it down, and each shortly sensed a compatibility with the opposite.
J.J. did a double-take when he arrived on the suite.
Father Thomas, you’ve gotten one of the best seat in the home.
Im glad you agree, James. I wouldnt sit wherever else.
They took their place within the left area bleachers. The broad expanse of attractive inexperienced opened in entrance of them. Magnificence apart, the seats provided many different pluses. They afforded a chooks-eye view of the motion, the opportunity of catching a house run ball, becoming a member of with brethren who knew and appreciated the nuances of the sport, and likelihood for shifting some other place ought to an obnoxious lout sit close by.
The 2 made a curious pair. If Father Thomas stature and spirituality might fill a room, J.J.s blended in like tasteful wallpaper in a finely appointed examine. Easily dressed as normal, his blue denims have been ironed to a crease. A blue Polo shirt matched his shiny LA baseball cap. A contact over six ft and a contact underneath 180 kilos, he saved his mild brown hair reduce stylishly quick. His face was clean, hazel eyes light.
The Anthem performed. The 2 stood and sang alongside, J.J. together with his proper hand over coronary heart, Father Thomas in a crisp salute.
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Originally posted 2023-04-25 17:00:00.