The Persimmon Tree Narrative

Name: The Persimmon Tree Narrative
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SKU: 9781667861562
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By Michael Brookshire

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In The Persimmon Tree Narrative by Michael Brookshire, the story unfolds in a quaint, rural town where a mysterious persimmon tree becomes the catalyst for uncovering long-held secrets and deep-seated emotions. Through intertwined lives and hidden pasts, the narrative explores themes of love, redemption, and the transformative power of truth. Brookshire paints a vivid picture of human connections and the impact of revisiting forgotten memories.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy deeply engaging narratives set in richly atmospheric settings. It weaves together personal growth, poignant relationships, and the unique charm of small-town life, making it a captivating read for anyone who appreciates well-developed characters and evocative storytelling.

The Persimmon Tree Narrative

Never has a book of interactions between a man on his back porch and a talking tree produced such laughter and joy. Mike covers a wide range of topics, including the future of American football, the contemplation of old age and death, and preparation of hurricane suppression systems. Serious topics are made funny as Mike learns about easier living from his supra-human mentor.

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When the Persimmon Tree adjacent to his back porch begins talking, Mike questions his sanity. Is this really a talking tree? Is it a higher power? Or is it his imagination? What ensues is a delightful bargain. The Tree leads Mike on a journey toward an easier, joyful life, and Mike teaches humour to his new mentor.

During their six-year relationship, Tree and Mike explore Mike's challenges with control, fear, and anger. Mike's improvement efforts leave the reader sometimes laughing out loud. Humour also pervades the discussions of serious topics, such as the contemplation of old age, the value and meaning of life, and solutions for the Western fires and Southeastern hurricanes. Tree's breakout attempt at comedy is his contrived elucidation of the death of football, which is enjoyable for football fans and non-fans alike.

The light mood changes when Mike's adult daughter dies suddenly. Tree patiently returns Mike to a better path. This is not Tree's only gift to Mike. He orchestrates a personalised parade of miraculous attractions. The improbable procession of past and future joy invites readers to visualise their own parades.

A half-century expert on the value of human life, Brookshire spins a happy tale of a simpler life, which is both thought-provoking and lots of fun.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781667861562

Publisher: BookBaby

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 October 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: BookBaby

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 566g

Pages: 356

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Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Michael Brookshire

About the Author

Mike Brookshire is a nationally known expert on the economic value of human life with over fifty peer-reviewed articles and four books under his belt. In 2022, he published his first non-academic book, which he describes as "a humorous journey toward joy." He and his wife Lynn reside in Charleston, West Virginia.