Invitations
Fiction and Poetry From A Life of Writing
by Bruce Ballard
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Pub Date Aug 06 2024 | Archive Date Aug 08 2024
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Description
What would you do if you were told you had Parkinson’s disease in the prime of your life?
Would you wallow in self-pity, or would you continue to write poems and stories with great enthusiasm? Would you use your disease as an excuse to withdraw from the world, focusing solely on your physical health, or would you challenge yourself to explore new ways to write about Parkinson’s, perhaps through sonnets and other forms of poetry?
In Invitations: Fiction and Poetry From A Life of Writing by Bruce Ballard, you'll witness how one writer navigates these questions, not only through his writing about Parkinson’s but also through the exploration of related themes such as life, love, sickness, and death.
A Note From the Publisher
Bruce Ballard has visited over 25 countries for work, sports and vacation, publishing stories, academic articles, and poems along the way. At age 60, he learned that he had Parkinson’s disease. Instead of stopping him, Parkinson’s gave him more to write about, some of which he compiled into the pages of the book you now hold in your hands. Parkinson’s said, “Slow down;” Bruce shot back, “Not on your life!...Or mine, either!”
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"A poignant and engaging read." -Readers' Favorite
"A poignant and engaging read." -Readers' Favorite
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| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9798891323285 |
| PRICE | $16.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 148 |
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