Cold Air Return: A Novel (Harmony Fiction Series) - Softcover

O'Keeffe, Patrick Lawrence

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1933964138 ISBN 13: 9781933964133

Publisher: Bottom Dog Press, 2017

Synopsis

Eugene, at twelve, discovers that he can listen in on the grownups. A cold air return register in his bedroom, tied to ducts within the walls of his house, is a portal to the adult world around him. But that world puts severe demands on his innocence, suddenly forcing him to face concerns more mature than he is, and, ultimately, to confront the person within him. Cold Air Return is to be enjoyed on many levels. It is about tradition, prejudice, discovery, sex, and cultural values. The story explores who we are, probing the essence of family, camaraderie, community, love, and even baseball. Nancy Dunham, former non-fiction editor of The Heartland Today

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Book Description:

"This tale of twelve-year-old Eugene Ahern's evolution from boyhood to manhood in rural Pennsylvania in 1960 is a lush story of time and place, entwined with an engrossing plot that reveals just enough. O'Keeffe's adroit use of rich, descriptive prose and attention to detail draw us deeply into the era and location, yet its message and appeal are universal. Though it is tempting to read the novel quickly to find out what happens to Eugene and his friends, take the time to savor the beauty and elegance of OKeeffes use of language. These passages are sure to touch a place in your soul, as does the tale. Enjoy!" Donna M. Lueke, author and former editor of The Beacon|Cold Air Return: A Novel

From the Back Cover:

This is a coming-of-age story like no other. It awakened in me every urge, thought, surprise and experience a 12 year old boy would naturally have. It was meaningful to me because my father was also a lawyer and we often heard mutterings coming from hushed conferences in his little home office. I found myself alternately laughing out loud then tearing up as I made my way through this splendid adventure. I have to mention one sequence where Eugene first realizes that his father was at last treating him as an adult. It was like the clouds parting and the sun bursting through to shine on this newly arrived man/boy! Written so persuasively and compassionately throughout. Judge Paul Moon retired

About this edition

• Publisher: Bottom Dog Press
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1933964138
• ISBN 13: 9781933964133
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 390