Shared Sorrows
by Vincent Panettiere
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Pub Date Oct 17 2021 | Archive Date Apr 01 2022
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Description
A chill in the air and rainy skies took him back to the day his father died decades ago. It was
a memory that each year caused Frank to start counting the days until he reached the milestone
of having spent more time on earth than his dad.
This year would be no different, bringing about the realization that after thirty years of marriage
and three children he had been inhabiting the earth for all the wrong reasons.
This realization came to Frank after he committed a violent act on a stranger during New York's
Columbus Day parade. It also brought into his life Dr. Laurie McDevitt, the emergency room physician
who had treated his injuries after the incident. When she revealed that her father died on the same night
as his those many years before, Frank had a comrade in grief.
Will their shared sorrows be enough to survive the media frenzy that follows?
Shared Sorrows --- a story of love and redemption.
Advance Praise
"READERS’ FAVORITE 5 STARS
“With edgy precision, Vincent Panettiere creates a novel that will astound his readers... I highly recommend this novel for those who enjoy drama and controversial subjects....”
“Author Vincent Panettiere deals with some hard-hitting subject matter and handles it unflinchingly with the required nuance and subtlety that it deserves....If you're looking for a riveting slice-of-life drama, check out Shared Sorrows.”
“Shared Sorrows is an intriguing novel, well written with twists, turns, and surprises. The suspenseful story is smooth flowing and makes for a quick, exciting read.... Overall, a fantastic novel, well worth the read, and highly recommended to adults.” "
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781667807669 |
| PRICE | $2.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 220 |
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Featured Reviews
Aria H, Reviewer
This was a great read- almost suffocatingly good. It was well written with a compelling and intriguing storyline and well developed characters. with twists and unpredictability but also love and tenderness. I really liked it.
susan f, Educator
I like this book. It’s not exactly my genre. Nonetheless I couldn’t stop reading. Not sure how I feel about redemption for someone who caused a violent act a another person. Not sure that the character is capable of it. Thank you NetGally for providing an ARC copy of this book
Kathy P, Educator
Well developed characters and good storyline. Excellent use of past and present. Thanks to Netgalley for the opportunity to read this book
Lynne L, Reviewer
"Shared Sorrows" is a thoughtful and engrossing work of literary fiction. Fitting, because the protagonist, Frank DioGuardia, is a professor of literature.
Frank, who is in late middle age, is approaching the anniversary of his father's death that will signify that he has outlived his father. This has always been a milestone for him, a goal... But this year events conspire to change Frank's mindset dramatically. He takes part in the annual NYC Columbus Day Parade in his Knights of Columbus attire. To prevent a criminal act he uses his ceremonial sword and injures a man. A life changing event that precedes an enlightening and introspective look at his life and his beliefs.
Integral to his life-altering experience is Dr. Laurie McDevitt, the physician who treats him in the ER after the incident. They form an instant rapport due to their 'shared sorrows'. She lost her father on the same date that he did. Frank is married and the father of three adult children. Don't be mislead, this is not a story of infidelity. Rather it is a story of one man's epiphany - when he discovers his life to be fraudulent. A personality crisis of gigantic proportions.
The media jump upon Frank and create a frenzy that impacts his life and the lives of those who care for him. One pivotal event follows another...
"Shared Sorrows" is an eloquently written novel that touches upon several serious subjects. The mystery of marital relationships, faith and religion, politics and totalitarianism, perception generated by media, and corruption within the Catholic Church. Republicans be warned... there is even some Trump bashing (which I personally appreciated).
I would recommend this novel to readers who like measured, introspective, literary fiction.
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